Newport Miner December 24, 2014

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NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County passed a $30 million budget Monday, Dec. 22, up nearly $3 million over last year’s budget. The $30 million figure includes the current expense fund ($9.876 million) and the county controlled funds ($20.434 million) and is for the 2015 calendar year.

County commissioners worked until the last minute fine tuning the budget.

“They were making changes up until about 10 a.m.,” Jill Schacklett of the Auditor’s Office said. The public hearing was held at 11 a.m.

County commissioner Mike Manus described the process as one of the “the hardest four months of my life.”

County commission chairwoman Karen Skoog left for vacation right after the budget was passed.

Most of the $3 million increase is in the county roads budget, one of the county controlled funds. At $8.351 million in revSEE COUNTY, 2A

New low cost power deal signed by PUD and Seattle

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District and Seattle City Light have reached a long-term agreement that guarantees county residents will continue to receive some of SEE PUD, 2A

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NEWPORT – Starting in January, Pend Oreille County voters should expect to hear from Newport Hospital and Health Services managers and commissioners about why they should approve a $9 million bond in November to build a new assisted living facility. They will also be able to watch the construction progress on a new clinic funded by the hospital district.

The board of commissioners that operate Pend Oreille Public Hospital District No. 1 gave the go-ahead during their meeting Thursday morning, Dec. 18, for the district to ask voters to pay for the construction of a new assisted living facility that will replace Newport Long Term Care.

The new construction would be built north of River Mountain Village, on the corner of Spokane and First Avenue in Newport.

The existing Long Term Care, attached to Newport Hospital currently, will eventually be remodeled into office space.

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First Pend Oreille mine ore shipped

Historic reopening on time and on budget

COURTESY PHOTO|TECK WASHINGTON

BY DESIREÉ HOOD

Left: Pend Oreille Mine sent its first shipment of zinc and lead in concentrate after the re-startup of its operations. Most of the senior management group stopped to enjoy the moment the first truck hauled away the shipment.

Pictured are Brad Berg, left, Controller; Mark Brown, General Manager; David Williams, Maintenance Superintendent; Sam McGeorge, Chief Geologist; Bruce Howard, Environmental Superintendent; Rob Cronoble, Mine Superintendent; Dave Riggleman, Operations Manager; and Kim Witt, Administrative Services Superintendent.

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METALINE FALLS – The Pend Oreille Mine, north of Metaline Falls, shipped its first truckload of zinc and lead concentrates to Trail, B.C., Wednesday, Dec. 17, from the same general area in the mine where production stopped in 2009.

“The restart of our Pend Oreille zinc mine was completed on time and under budget and allows us to grow our zinc production at a time when global SEE MINE, 12A

B R I E F LY Offices, banks closed for Christmas NEWPORT – Most businesses, post offices and government offices are closed Thursday, Dec. 25 for Christmas.

Pend Oreille County offices close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, and will remain closed Thursday and Friday.

Bonner County closes at 3 p.m. as well on Christmas Eve and will be closed Thursday. Offices will be open on Friday, however.

The Priest River and Blanchard libraries will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24. The Priest River Library will be open as usual on Friday, Dec. 26.

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Boat Launch Restaurant and Lounge burglarized DIAMOND LAKE- Burglars made off with cash and a computer when they burglarized the Boat Launch Restaurant and Lounge early Monday morning, Dec. 22.

“The alarm went off at 4:12 a.m.,” Pend Oreille County Sheriff Alan Botzheim said.

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said. The burglar made a forced entrance into the business, Botzhiem said.

The case is under investigation. “We’re working on physical evidence,” he said.

Miner office closed for holiday NEWPORT – The Miner Newspapers will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26 for Christmas.

Regular office hours will resume, Monday, Dec. 29 at 8:30 a.m. No deadlines are affected by the holiday.

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HOSPITAL: Design in 2015, construction complete in 2016 FROM PAGE 1

Also on Thursday, the board gave the district approval to use a bank loan and reserves to build a new clinic west of the current Family Health Center Newport.

The new clinic, estimated to cost $4.675 million will be paid for with reserves and the loan.

“I think we’re in the wheel house

of our comfort zone,” District CEO Tom Wilbur said during the meeting. The district is pre-approved for the loan based on what it has in reserves.

The design of the clinic will be done throughout 2015, and construction complete in 2016.

The 17,000-square-foot clinic will include 38 exam rooms and four procedure rooms. Both Family

Health Center Newport, currently attached to the hospital, and Family Medicine Newport, currently located about a block away on Scott Street, will be located in the new facility, consolidating the eight practitioners currently working in the two clinics.

The plan includes room for growth, Wilbur said. Two more physicians assistants are expected

to be hired in 2016, and the district is also looking to hire another family physician as soon as a qualified candidate is found.

The district issued a Request for Qualifications from architects in this week’s issue of The Miner’s legal notice section.

The district has hired consultant Doug Hammond to oversee the process.

PUD: County residents receive most of their power from Boundary FROM PAGE 1

the lowest cost power in the nation from Seattle’s Boundary Hydroelectric project in north Pend Oreille County.

The PUD Board of Commissioners discussed the agreement with Mike Jones, SCL power supply and environmental affairs officer, during the regular board meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 16. The staffs of the two utilities have been discussing the terms and issues for sometime.

PUD General Manager John Jordan signed the agreement on Tuesday which included the signature of Jorge Carrasco, SCL General Manager.

“In 1961, the Federal Power Commission determined that the public interest required setting aside a portion of low-cost Boundary power for the future development of Pend Oreille County,” Jordan said. “Both the PUD and Seattle City Light are pleased to execute this latest agreement, preserving that benefit for the people of Pend Oreille County.”

Scott Thomsen, SCL spokesperson, said the agreement is based off of similar components from the previous Boundary license.

A possible sticking point came up when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) didn’t include the PUD’s allotment in the new license. The PUD had a separate agreement from Seattle to continue receiving

the power while they worked on this new contract.

“We had made a commitment to make a separate agreement with the PUD and we have lived up to that commitment,” Thomsen said.

“This is essentially the same

‘The District’s current residential electric rates are in the lowest 3 percent in the nation.’

Sarah Holderman PUD Treasurer

terms that were in place under the last contract.”

PUD Assistant General Manager April Owen said this document has been several years in the making.

Owen said the PUD and SCL had multiple agreements in place regarding the power sale and this process consolidated them into one document. Owen said there were many drafts worked through before this agreement was made to consolidate all of the documents.

“Both parties felt the agreement was important and wanted to take the time to make sure we got it right for the people of

Pend Oreille County as well as the City of Seattle,” Owen said. “This Boundary Agreement we have come to is pretty much operations as it has been.”

The agreement will expire at the end of SCL’s license on Boundary Dam, issued in March 2013 for 42 years, or in 2055. It is stated in the agreement that six documents would continue the relationship between SCL and the PUD, however, they disagree about two other documents.

“The agreement itself expires with the Boundary license, but the parties disagree as to whether the relationship extends further,” Owen said.

Pend Oreille County residents receive most of their power from less than 48 megawatts per hour produced at the Boundary Hydroelectric Project, operated by SCL. This power is sold to the PUD at cost because of an agreement made many years ago when FERC licensed Boundary Dam to SCL. During the time SCL was applying to operate Boundary Dam, the PUD was applying for a dam upstream at the Z-canyon site. FERC said because of water levels, only one dam could be built and licensed Boundary Dam to SCL. The agreement states

that SCL will sell up to 48 megawatts of capacity and associated energy to the PUD at cost. It also states the PUD is not restricted to use the power within the PUD service area, however, the PUD is restricted to BPA policies stating the power cannot be sold outside of the Pacific Northwest.

The PUD adjusts rates annually for power sales based on two areas of costs: increasing costs for the PUD and increasing Boundary power costs.

The 2015 budget showed a calculation of 2.5 percent as the placeholder rate increase. SCL is undergoing FERC relicensing requirements and costs are expected to increase for the PUD by 1 percent. The PUD electric system’s anticipated increase costs require a 1.5 percent increase in revenue, making the net rate increase 2.5 percent.

“The District’s current residential electric rates are in the lowest three percent in the nation,” PUD Treasurer Sarah Holderman said.

A hearing will be held in the spring to discuss the final amount of the rate increase.

The cost of Boundary power is about $5 per megawatt hour, compared to about $40 for Box Canyon Dam power costs.

Boundary produces more than 1,040 megawatts at peak times while Box has a capacity of 90 megawatts.

“Boundary is also just beginning their new license period with compliance costs while the District is completing the bulk of their large projects,” Owen said.

“Boundary power is probably the cheapest power you can get in the nation,” Owen said.

Box Canyon power is sold to the Ponderay Newsprint Company, as well as power purchased from the Bonneville Power Administration and any remaining power from Boundary at cost. Owen said the newsprint mill uses about 75 percent of the power in the county. These rates have been going up because of the turbine and relicensing projects.

Owen said the PUD is pleased with the final outcome and believes it represents the best interests of the people in Pend Oreille County.

Jones told the PUD board that SCL is also pleased with the outcome of the lengthy agreement process.

“Even though it was a three year process, one of the good things about the entire thing is, I think operationally there was never a hiccup through the whole process,” Jones said.

COUNTY: Handful of new hires throughout county offices FROM PAGE 1

enue, the roads budget is up $2.9 million from last year’s revenue budget of $5.415 million.

The increase in road money will be used for a variety of planned projects and for labor increases, including a 1.5 percent cost of living raise in their union contract and a couple of restructured jobs with higher wages for two managers. There will be one additional road technician hired in 2015.

The road fund has its own taxing authority. For the last 10 years the county has shifted several hundred thousand dollars a year of those taxes to the county’s other funds. This is the first year in a decade that won’t happen. The road deparment will also buy two dump trucks in 2015, but that will be paid through the Equipment Repair and Replacement fund.

Public Works Director Sam Castro says the dump trucks will cost about $170,000 each. The 2015 budget for the ER&R fund, one of the county’s controlled funds, will increase to $2.23 million, up from $2.096 million in 2014.

The county will get the $890,000 it budgeted in federal Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) money, county treasurer Terri Miller said. It was included in the omnibus legislation that passed Congress and was signed into law in December. The Secure Rural Schools

funding has not been approved yet.

The county budgeted $400,000 for that, which will go to the road fund if it comes in.

The county’s current expense fund, which pays for most day to day county activities by each department, was up $266,000 to $9.876 million, compared to $9.610 million last year.

Cost of living raises for union and non-union employees accounts for some of that. All county employees, including department heads, got a 1.5 percent increase. County commissioners, whose salary is set by the Salary Commission, didn’t receive an increase.

There were a handful of new hires that also brought up the total. After several years of layoffs and positions going unfilled, some county departments will increase staffing next year.

The Sheriff’s Office accounts for nearly a third of the current expense budget.

The sheriff’s budget for 2015 is $2.150 million, up from $2.08 million in 2014. Sheriff Alan Botzheim also administers the jail fund, which was budgeted at $1.028 million for 2015, up from $938,161 in 2014.

Botzheim filled some dispatcher and jailer vacancies this year, but was denied his request to hire an additional jailer for 2015.

The county increased the District and Superior Court budgets as a result of a Supreme Court case that

set workload standards for public defenders. The standards are to ensure public defenders have enough time to work on cases and meant the county had to hire another public defender.

The county hired Dana Kelley, the former Newport city prosecutor, who will work as a public defender in 2015. Funding for public defenders is divided between District and Superior court budgets. The District Court budget was increased to $537,023 for 2015, from $436,154 in 2014.

The Superior Court budget was increased to $359,108 for 2015, up from $292,820 in 2014.

There will be an assistant planner hired in the Department of Community Development. The Department of Community Development was budgeted at $304,790 in expenditures in 2015, up from $263,021 last year.

Both the Auditor and Treasurer will see their office staffing increase slightly. Auditor Marianne Nichols’ budget was increased to $366,364 for 2015, up from $257,913 the previous year. She received funding for a 3/5 position.

Miller, the treasurer, saw her budget increased to $310,669 for 2015, up from $282,538 in 2014. She got approval to hire a 2/5 position in 2015.

Assessor Jim McCroskey did not get approval to hire the additional staffer he wanted. The assessor budget was increased to $285,247 for 2015, from

$257,913 in 2014.

The prosecutor budget will be increased to $862,809 for 2015, up from $826,225.

The Buildings and Grounds budget was increased to $517,679, up from $446,550 in 2014.

Counseling Services, one of the county controlled funds, will increase to $1.97 million for 2015, up from $1.56 million in 2014. A Medicare funding increase accounted for some of the increase.

The Park fund was increased to $84,786 for 2015, up from $73,418 in 2014. A part time parks manager will be hired, to work two days a week.

Expenditures for Timber fund, another county controlled fund, were reduced to $6,000 for 2015, down from $296,088 in 2014. County commissioners use the timber fund to hold money from the sale of county assets like timber. The money is then allocated to other projects. The county didn’t spend $250,000 from the fund last year that had been budgeted for various repair projects. The fund has $300,000 at the first of the 2015 and is budgeted to have a $324,000 ending fund balance.

The Fair budget stayed pretty flat at $102,250 for 2015, up slightly from $101,800 in 2014. That may change next year, as fair funding from the state is likely to decrease. The fair gets about $35,000 in state funding, according to Schacklett.

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WDFW extends deadline to apply for Master Hunter Advisory Group

B R I E F LY Off road truck accident claims one IONE-A 55-year-old Ione man was killed during an off road accident Saturday, Dec. 20, about 2.4 miles northwest of Ione according to a press memo from the Washington State Patrol.

Gregory D. Keithly, 55, was off roading with two passengers in a meadow on the east side of 3400 Cedar Creek Road, when the 1995 Honda Passport he was driving crossed the road and went down a 30foot embankment, landing on its side. He died at the scene. The Washington State Patrol says drugs or alcohol was involved and the case is under investigation.

Jeremy A. Fraley, 34, of Ione was injured but not transported to a hospital following the wreck. Lisa A. Herron, 21, of Ione was injured and transferred to Newport Community Hospital.

Fire District 4 gets clean audit CUSICK – Fire District 4 had a clean audit from the state Auditor’s Office for 2011-12, according to a release from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

Auditors looked at a period from Jan. 1, 2011, to Dec. 31, 2013. Auditors found the district complied with state laws and its own policies and procedures.

Auditors concentrated on contracts and agreements, purchases, surplus property, gifts of public funds and credit card use. The district complied with applicable requirements and adequately safeguarded public resources, the audit reported.

The district has a staff of four and about 20 volunteer firefighters who support operations at four fire stations. It operated on an annual budget of about $260,000 for fiscal years 2011, 2012 and 2013.

The district provides service to about 2,700 people living within the district, which covers north of the Newport city limits to the Cusick Flat, west of the Pend Oreille River, including Davis Lake, Dalkena and Usk.

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This spike bull elk was killed illegally Dec. 2 around midnight, at milepost 2 on Sullivan Lake Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact WDFW by calling 509-671-0086 or 877-933-9847.

Poacher kills elk on Sullivan Lake Road IONE – Fish and Wildlife is investigating the poaching of a spike bull elk that was unlawfully killed using a spotlight and high powered rifle near Ione Dec. 2. The incident occurred around midnight at milepost 2 on Sullivan Lake Road.

This was the only bull left in this herd after hunting season.

“These types of poachers are stealing from all of us ethical sportsmen and women,” said Officer Severin Erickson of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

A full size pickup of unknown color, possibly

with an extended cab, was seen spotlighting the elk herd, according Erickson.

One shot was fired from the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle was then seen leaving the area. Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene within 15 minutes, but were unable to locate the suspects.

The suspects did not return. It is unknown why the suspects left the elk to waste.

If anyone has any information that might lead to an arrest they are urged to contact Erickson on his cell phone at 509-671-0086, or report any poaching activity by calling 1-877-933-9847,

or by emailing WDFW at reportpoaching@dfw.wa.gov.

Callers always have the choice to remain anonymous when reporting.

Violator information that leads to a conviction could be eligible for a cash reward (up to $500), or hunting bonus points (up to 10 points).

Hunting bonus points provide a greatly improved chance for drawing special permits for hunting.

In addition to these rewards offered by WDFW, the Pend Oreille County Sportsman’s Club is also offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Newport tries ‘Breaking Down the Walls’

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – High School Principal Troy Whittle will bring “Breaking Down the Walls” to Newport High School starting Jan. 7, a program used to teach children how to interact with different types of students.

“It’s helping kids to understand the kids they go to school with,” Whittle said. “It is a culture and climate building program that’s going to serve as a stepping stone for

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a greater sustainable change program that I am looking at.”

The cost of the program is $8,000, and Whittle said $4,000 was donated by the Maws and Paws Booster

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended the deadline to apply for membership on the department’s Master Hunter Advisory Group (MHAG) through Jan. 9.

Dave Whipple, WDFW hunter education division manager, encourages certified master hunters in Washington – especially those on the east side of the state – to apply for six positions on MHAG coming open next year.

The initial application period ended Nov. 30.

“We have received a good number of applications from western Washington, but we’d like to hear from more master hunters on the east side,” Whipple said. “The advisory group is designed to represent master hunters statewide.”

The 15-member volunteer group advises WDFW on issues and opportunities affecting master hunters and the Master Hunter Permit Program (MHPP). Five newly appointed members will serve three-year terms,

and one will serve a oneyear term. All appointees must retain their certification status during their entire term. The group’s bylaws state that at least two advisory group members should reside within each of the six WDFW administrative regions.

Applicants for membership on the advisory group are asked to explain 1) why they want to be a MHAG member, 2) what qualifies them to be a member, and 3) how they can help achieve the group’s goals.

Letters of interest must include contact information (phone numbers, email address, mailing address), county of residence, and include permission for WDFW to conduct a criminal background check, at no cost to them. The letters should be sent to Tracy Loveless at Tracy.Loveless@dfw. wa.gov or to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Program, Master Hunter Section, Attn: Tracy Loveless, 600 SEE WDFW, 6A

Fire claims wood shed, trailer CUSICK – An early morning fire claimed a wood shed and work trailer on Highway 20, Monday, Dec. 22, about seven miles north of Cusick.

“It was pretty visible,” District 5 fire chief Jay Foster said. He said he got a call about 6:26 a.m. Crews from Fire districts 2 and

4 joined Fire District 5 in extinguishing the blaze.

The fire, which is under investigation, destroyed a wood shed and work trailer, which was unoccupied.

A nearby home was occupied and District 5 crews were able to keep the fire from reaching it.

Club, about $2,500 from the Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) program and $1,500 from the school district.

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With grateful hearts, JulieAnn Anderson (wife) Tim & Joyce Montgomery (oldest daughter) Vic & Jill Hernandez (youngest daughter) Tyler & Jessica Traweek (oldest granddaughter) Courtney Montgomery & Cody Erickson (middle granddaughter) Quinton James Montgomery (grandson)

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Mill Pond removal two years out; some still opposed

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

METALINE FALLS – The removal of Mill Pond Dam is more than two years out but some north county residents are writing letters and signing petitions for state and local officials to halt the removal process, saying bull trout is not native and Mill Pond is a critical part of north Pend Oreille recreation.

“North Pend Oreille is losing tourism dollars from so many campgrounds and roads being closed and torn out. Prospectors are being forced out of Sullivan Creek,” north Pend Oreille County resident Mary Cates said.

“During gold prospecting dredging season over the last three years, prospecting alone has brought around $3,000 a day into the local economy, more on weekends.

It’s small but important to local businesses.”

Mill Pond Dam was built in 1910 when Lewis Larson, a Danish immigrant, dreamed of a large cement plant that would be powered by the waters of Sullivan Creek.

Hundreds of workers came to the remote area to construct a log dam to create a reservoir, now the 62.8-acre Mill Pond, build a wooden aqueduct or flume to divert water flow from Sullivan Creek to a new hydroelectric plant, a powerhouse just outside the site of Metaline Falls.

By 1911, the cement plant was built and streets and building plans were set into motion for the town of Metaline Falls. This was the third cement company to start operations in the state of Washington at the turn of the 20th century. According to the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway, workers cheered when water was released from the flume and the cement plant became more than just a dream.

More than a century later, Seattle City Light, operators of Boundary Dam, and the Pend Oreille Public Utility District are required under their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses to remove the dam and restore the area to its original form before 1910.

North Pend Oreille County Chamber of Commerce Secretary Kathy Grass said her main concern is government overreach. Grass said north county residents have gotten in trouble for driving through

a “puddle” while out fourwheeling, yet the government can remove and destroy a historical landmark.

“They have their fingers in business they shouldn’t have it in,” Grass said. “It’s more than a landmark, it’s its own ecosystem.”

About 500 north county residents signed a hand written petition, including Grass and Cates, which was sent to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and other local, state and federal officials.

Many of these residents have also taken to social media and letter writing to save Mill Pond. Letters have been sent to the county commissioners, Congress, state and local officials and FERC. One of the primary purposes for removing the dam is for better fish habitat and the recovery of bull trout. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), bull trout most likely migrated seasonally from Lake Pend Oreille to the scenic river and tributaries to spawn and rear. The FWS said bull trout are native to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana and western Canada.

They are currently listed as a threatened species.

“We are fearful that the removal of the Mill Pond dam will allow the northern Pike that we are battling in the Pend Oreille River to gain access to Sullivan Lake and destroy that fishery,” Grass said in a letter to FERC in August.

“Also, bull trout are not native to this area so spending all this money and destroying a beautiful historical place to ‘re-introduce’ a fish that is not native is absolutely ridiculous.”

Grass also said removing the dam would not cool the Pend Oreille River enough to make a difference for bull trout habitat.

“Bull trout have historically existed in the Pend Oreille River,” said John Armstrong, Seattle City Light relicensing project manager. “There is less certainty that bull trout historically populated Sullivan Creek, but it provides excellent habitat for bull trout.”

Armstrong said no construction has started on the Mill Pond removal project and they are still in the planning stages. He said when construction starts, bathrooms and camping will be impacted but are not being

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A poem about Pend Oreille To the editor: Late at night The moon light Lends a silence everclear Broken only by the whisper Of their spirits settled here Resilient ethics constant Community yields life A town of historical record Generations out of sight The lumber, the rush of the water The lush and the promise of lore Has reached through the ages to guide us Through the years some of plenty be sure And the seasons that gave only a little History tells of the hard times as well Seem outshined by a more common agenda For its township and kinship endure As it will the yet untold stories Of the future of what we have made From the fruits and the stock of their labor The tradition to honor and save With respect and intelligent humor May we find ourselves able to say This place has for all a bright future If you love what we call Pend Oreille.

-Stacy Carter Diamond Lake

North county residents more than pull their weight To the editor: Pete Scobby’s letter (Dec. 17) suggests property tax from North Pend Oreille County is too slight; that farm and forestland should be carved-up to fetch more.

He attacked a letter writer wishing to spare rezone of the historic boys ranch near Ione; Scobby claiming north county doesn’t pull its weight. He failed to mention forestland owners pay Timber Tax for every harvest. He also missed saying a family leasing agricultural land can run more cattle, hire employees, thus sustaining families who are able to remain here to support the county economy. Often income, thus taxation from natural resource (NR) land exceeds property tax on the same ground. In recognition, the state gives a break on NR property taxes, also supporting keeping land in NR classification for future generations so they can remain here.

To say north county is taking advantage of our Newport-area neighbors is disrespectful. And it’s irresponsible to make assertions without a basis in fact. My home overlooks cattle and wildlife on the 430-acre Old Boy’s Ranch.

I built here knowing of the protected NR classification. Rezoning to add 85 lots couldn’t be less needed, but safeguarding the re-

READE R’S POLL Visit The Miner Online to answer our readers’ poll question through Monday afternoon. Find it on the right-hand side of the page at www.PendOreilleRiverValley.com.

The results will be printed next week on this page. You need not be a subscriber to participate. If you have any ideas for future readers’ poll questions, submit them at theminer@povn.com.

Sony Pictures canceled the release of “The Interview,” a comedy about an assassination attempt on Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, after a group behind a hack of Sony computers threatened violence on any theaters that showed the film. Most major chains had declined to screen the film before Sony pulled the movie. Some believe, including President Obama, that canceling the movie is giving in to terrorists, while others believe it was done in the best interest of Americans and their safety.

Do you believe Sony should have canceled the release of “The Interview”?

No. We don’t negotiate with terrorists and we can’t let them determine what we watch either. This is giving into the enemy.

I don’t think a movie about the assassination of a current leader is a good idea to begin with.

Yes. The safety of Americans should be our first priority. Why risk lives to watch a silly movie?

I think Sony should release the movie to whichever theater wants to screen it and leave it up to individuals.

I don’t think it should be shown in a public place like a movie theater. It should be available online for home viewing, however.

source is needed for safe drinking water, wildlife, ranching families, and rural culture on LeClerc.

Who will purchase with no jobs or services nearby, and over 70 building lots north of Big Bend on the MLS currently, some listed for years?

Residents support the investor’s right to develop with 20-acre NR zoning, but oppose changing the law/ rezoning.

More info at: oldboysranch.blogspot.com.

-Rich Clark Ione

The price of torture To the editor: The contents of the “Torture Report” released by the Senate Committee on Intelligence details inhumane acts perpetrated against suspected terrorists between 2002 and 2007.

Hidden in the report is this financial outrage: $81 million of our tax dollars was paid to a pair of psychologists who were at the head of these “interrogations.” These two people had no prior knowledge of al-Qaeda, no experience in interrogation methodology and no background in counter terrorism.

It’s not possible to really expect good results from anyone when you throw millions of dollars at people with no experience and set them free to do whatever they wish with absolutely no guidance and/or oversight.

Adding to our financial outrage, the two psychologists have a get-out-of-jailfree card. They have each been promised $5 million in indemnity costs to cover potential legal expenses for any criminal investigation and prosecution through 2021 as well as being paid more than $1 million individually.

But then, this is only a small part of the billions of

dollars of our tax dollars that our leaders throw away each year, as it adds more to the trillions of dollars we are already in debt.

-Judson Lightsey Newport

We need to raise our expectations To the editor: I am sure Rich Jennings had a great career as a Spokane police officer but he is incorrect when he said the police are there at the end of your phone for no charge. In fact, Officer Jennings is enjoying a well-earned retirement at taxpayer expense. We pay taxes to have police and they do perform a valuable function in our society. I don’t think we need to “cut a little slack” to police who kill citizens even if it seems justified to some people.

I am not saying that all police are bad, but that their role in our society has changed within my lifetime. The change has not been altogether good.

Looking at Spokane, the police department has been plagued with controversy for years. Perhaps Officer Jennings would like to comment on the Otto Zehm killing. The Spokane Police killed a large unarmed white man while arresting him. In fact Zehm hadn’t even committed a crime to require arrest. The City of Spokane paid a $1.67 million civil settlement to the Zehm family.

We give police the authorization to use lethal force and the application of that level of force doesn’t merit any “slack.” The recent killings of citizens by police have been the result of poor police work and judgment by the officers involved.

Such actions reflect on all police officers and cause the public to mistrust their SEE LETTERS, 6A

R E A D E R ’ S P O L L R E S U LT S Do you think the use of “enhanced interrogation” was useful and justified?

No, it’s a war crime.

Total Votes: 45

Yes, if it stopped one terror plot, it was worth it.

Sure, it’s no worse than killing civilians with drones.

There is no halfway when it comes to protecting the country. Our enemies would certainly do it to us.

38% 9% 29% 24%

Maybe it was, maybe it wasn’t, I don’t really care about what happens to our suspected enemies.

0%

No, the backlash of the U.S. torture policy will last for generations, creating far more danger to U.S. citizens.

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impacted currently.

“Construction is certainly two years away,” Armstrong said. “We are not taking any of that away.”

The campgrounds and Interpretive Trail around Mill Pond will be restored, he added. Armstrong said there are areas for dispersed recreation and SCL will work with the Forest Service to close some of the areas.

Armstrong said the planning would continue into next year, where they will study the dam and removal process.

“City Light is planning to take some core samples from the dam in the first quarter of 2015 to help us better understand the properties of the concrete, and we intend to hire an engineering team to design the dam removal and site restoration late next year,” Armstrong said.

SCL has taken the reins of the dam removal from the PUD as part of their relicensing contract for Boundary with FERC. The PUD is required by FERC to remove the Mill Pond Dam under the license surrender agreements for the Sullivan Creek hydroelectric project. SCL was working on a new license for the Boundary Hydroelectric Project during the time the PUD was working toward its license surrender. As part of its mitigation for Boundary, SCL offered to pay for the cost of the dam removal because it would eventually impact the fish that go into their system on the Pend Oreille River and help with their mitigation process.

The PUD primary concern was getting the lowest cost for their share of the mitigation, PUD General Manager John Jordan said.

The plans for Mill Pond and Sullivan Lake were negotiated over a two-year period

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through an open mediation committee with all the stakeholders represented, including the public. The key participants were the U.S. Forest Service and other federal agencies, state agencies, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, environmental groups, the PUD, Seattle City, county, city and selected local residents.

Cates said there were many issues voiced by the public during the meetings, including holding the meetings during work hours and only calling on the experts paid to be in attendance. She said the

locals were simply not heard.

“They also forced the issue of making people sign a gag order to not speak about what was discussed at the meetings,” Cates said. “If you did not sign, you did not get into the meetings.”

According to The Miner Publisher Fred Willenbrock, The Miner Newspapers objected to the closing of the meetings, pointing out that this violated Washington’s Open Public Meetings Act. State officials attending the meeting agreed and the federal facilitator that had ordered

the gag order was forced to send meeting minutes and documents to The Miner.

Stories were written and published from these documents throughout the process and officials made comments.

The entities involved ultimately concluded that removing the Mill Pond Dam was the best option for all parties involved, the main reason being required fish habitat restoration.

Jordan said the requirement was given by the Forest Service to remove Mill Pond.

He said the Forest Service

wanted to keep Sullivan Lake for the recreational values of the area and remove Mill Pond for fish habitat. The other option was removing the Sullivan Lake Dam. Grass said Mill Pond has been there for more than 100 years and is a historical site to many people. Cates couldn’t agree more.

“It’s our heritage, a legacy that will be gone forever,” Cates said. “There are people who live here now or near Mill Pond, visitors and returning users, whose families were the original settlers.”

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• Residents who remove snow from their driveways or sidewalks are reminded that State Law prohibits placing snow or ice on any public road or sidewalk in a manner that impedes vehicle or pedestrian traffic or makes it unsafe.

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• Please place garbage cans a least ten feet inside driveway from the roadway edge. This will prevent hitting them or operators having to veer around them and not completely plowing the route.

• Snow from resident’s property should not be stacked over the ends of culverts or drainage structures. Rapid warming cycles in winter could result in blocked ditches being unable to drain and local flooding could occur.

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with other expenses as they come in, Business Manager Tom Crouch said.

Whittle said the program will accommodate all of the students at the high school, with 175 students one day and 174 students the next.

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the students will attend an assembly and then Thursday and Friday, half of the school will participate in the program and half will participate in discussions on bullying, drug awareness, CPR training and harassment.

“Is this going to fix every problem that ever exists?

No,” Whittle said. “It’s just a good kickoff program to help us get a stronger, closer culture.”

In other business, Randy Wyrobek, instructor for the Newport School District Fire Science Program, presented each board member with a Christmas wreath, which the fire science students sold during the holiday season as a fundraiser for the program.

Wyrobek said they made more than 100 wreaths for the holidays, in two differ-

ent sizes. The wreath sale brought in more than $800 during the last craft fair, helping the students with costs for competitions in January and the state competition in April, Wyrobek said.

“We’re very excited about that,” Wyrobek said.

Wyrobek said they would also be holding a firewood sale for three cords of wood to raise more funds for the program. The County Parks and Recreation Department has initiated a forest management plan, which included initial thinning, giving the program three loads of wood. The wood was delivered the first part of the week.

Art teachers Cheryl Pelleberg and Clare Clark joined middle school principal Janet Burcham and eight students from Sadie Halstead Middle School to show the school board what art projects are keeping the students busy.

Clark said family and friends could look at and purchase any of the students’ artwork on the website Artsonia.

“A portion of those sales goes back to our school, …

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When Officer Jennings suggests that I move to another country where the police are not terrifying, he implies that we must accept police killing unarmed citizens during the

and we can order art supplies,” Clark said. “It’s actually a pretty exciting thing for the kids to see their artwork on the web and share it with their family.”

The school district is down five students averaging about 1,024 students. The budget was for about 964 students.

“We’re still 60 students over what we budgeted,” Crouch said. “Were just pleased it is not dropping off too much in the last few months.”

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Newport wrestles to win over Riverside OF THE MINER

Turnovers hurt Selkirk boys IONE – The Selkirk Rangers were hurt by turnovers and missing a couple starters in losses to Curlew and Northport last week.

Friday, Dec. 19, the Rangers hosted Curlew, losing 50-40.

“Holding Curlew to 50 is a pretty good job defensively, but we had way too many turnovers offensively to overcome,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said. Selkirk turned the ball over 20 times to only nine for Curlew. Curlew turned those 20 turnovers into 23 points against only four points off turnovers for Selkirk.

Selkirk was outrebounded 37-28.

Dominic Cain was high scorer for the Rangers, with 17 points. He shot seven of 12 from the field, had seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Jacob Couch had eight points, eight boards, three assists and two steals. Dexter King scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds.

Saturday, Dec. 20, the Rangers traveled to Northport, where they lost a close one 54-52.

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Priest River’s Zach Huddleston grabs one of his 12 rebounds against Omak in the first game of the Christmas Tournament, Friday, Dec. 19. The Spartans beat Omak to get into the championship game with Newport.

Newport wins Christmas tournament, Priest River second

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – Priest River broke through for its first win of the season, beating Omak 70-58 at the annual Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 19, held in Newport. Newport beat Lakeside of Plummer, Idaho, 79-39 that same day, setting the rivals up for the championship game Saturday, Dec. 20.

Newport won that game 53-31, the second time the Grizzlies beat the Spartans this year.

“It was a great confidence boost to get our first win and to reach the championship game,” Priest River coach Nick Ivie said. He said the Spartans did better in the championship game against Newport than in their first match up.

“The game was much more competitive this time around, we just couldn’t knock down any shots,” Ivie said. He said the team played better defensively and held Newport to 30 percent shooting. They also had fewer turnovers than the first

time the teams played. Priest River turned the ball over 21 times in that contest and only nine times in the championship game Saturday.

Newport coach Steve Bryant said the Grizzlies set the defensive tone early in the championship game, holding Priest River to just two points in the first quarter.

“Our focus was to win every quarter and we were able to meet that goal,” Bryant said.

Newport went into the half up 24-13. Newport outrebounded Priest River 43-26 for the game.

“Josh Smith played a stellar game and finished with six points and 12 rebounds,” Bryant said.

Ivie said the Spartans lost the play of their big man Zach Huddleston to a cut lip that required stitches. They missed his play, Ivie said.

Kyler Zorica finished the game with 13 points and a half dozen assists for the Grizzlies.

Koa Pancho scored 10 points and John Lyon scored nine points. For Priest River, scoring was led by Marcus

Mathews and Trent Slinger, each with eight points. Brandon Campbell scored seven for the Spartans.

Winning the Friday game against Omak was a relief for Priest River.

“I think a big weight was lifted off our shoulders and we will be able to settle in, have some fun and play basketball going forward after beating Omak,” Ivie said. It was the team’s first win this season.

Ivie said the team shot well, with 41 percent shooting from the field and 78 percent from the free throw line.

“Mason Clark played a great game from the point with five assists to go along with his 14 points,” Ivie said.

“Our big man Zach Huddleston played like a beast, scoring nine points but more importantly pulling down 12 rebounds.”

Mathews scored 13 points off the bench and Alex Simpkins added 10 points to go along with two steals.

Both teams have the next week off for Christmas and return to play in January.

Spartan wrestlers win over Grizzlies, strong showing at tourney

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Priest River Spartans wrestling team battled a dual and a tournament this past week, with 152 pound Hunter Golden going 5-0.

ON DECK: Golden, a senior, AT FREEMAN INVITE: won the 152-pound Saturday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m. championship during the Lakeland JV Tournament, Saturday, Dec. 20, against several schools. Golden was 4-0 for the day beating wrestlers from Bonners Ferry, Coeur d’Alene and Lake City for the championship. Golden started the week with a win by pin during the Border Battle against the Newport Grizzlies, Monday, Dec. 15.

Sophomore Matt Schaper was 5-1 for the tournament, with wins over Lakeland, two over Coeur d’Alene and Wallace, taking third place for the 138-pound weight class.

“With his win at Newport, (Schaper) is 6-1 this week and our co-Wrestler of the Week,” Head Coach Jesse Hellinger said. “(Schaper) works hard and is fun to have on the team.”

Trevor Rusho, a sophomore, took fifth place for the 145-pound weight class. He was 4-2 for the tournament, beating St. Maries, Lakeland, Sandpoint in 27 seconds, and Wallace. Rusho also won his match against the Grizzlies earlier in the week, and Hellinger said he is the other co-Wrestler of the Week. “(Rusho) works hard and leads by example on and off the mat and in the classroom,” Hellinger said.

Spencer MacDonald, a 138-pound sophomore, was also 4-2 for the tournament, placing fourth.

Hellinger said two freshmen wrestled well throughout the week. Riley DeMent, 120

pounds, finished the tournament 2-2.

“DeMent has seen nothing but upper classmen and has battled,” Hellinger said. “I’m proud of him.”

Freshman Larry Naccarato, 132 pounds, wrestled to a 3-2 record during the tournament, ending one match from placing, Hellinger said.

“Lost a close decision to a Lakeland kid that pinned him the week before,” Hellinger said. “(Naccarato) is gonna be a good one.”

During the Border Battle dual on Monday, all but one wrestler won their individual matches.

“It was a business trip with a little added motivation,” said Hellinger. “Some of our kids live on the outskirts of Newport across the state line so there’s always a little rivalry.”

Spartan John Noble, 113-pound sophomore, started the match with a win. Also pulling off wins were 170-pound Ryan Hanson, 182-pound Marcus Weiler, 195-pound Ian Barnes, and 145-pound Rusho. Hellinger said this was the most exciting match of the night with a score of 14-9.

Spartan wrestlers who won by pin over the Grizzlies included 132-pound Noah Jamison, 160-pound Chance Stokes, 180-pound Gregory Fitzmorris, 220-pound Gabe Bellah, MacDonald and Golden.

DeMent fell to senior Brent Willis 4-4.

Hellinger said this was the only Grizzly win during the dual. “(DeMent) got caught in a good move and got pinned,” Hellinger said.

Hellinger said he is proud of the team for their accomplishments this past week.

“I think with this head coach Newport is on the right track to returning to its glory days,” Hellinger said. “I wish Newport nothing but success and for their program to grow.”

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Priest River girls win Christmas Tournament

Championship comes down to Griz, Spartans

BY DESIREÉ HOOD

NEWPORT – The Newport Grizzly wrestling team picked up a win over Riverside, Tuesday, Dec. 16, with a final team score of 36-30.

Head Coach Steffen Ellison said the team showed that ON DECK: practice AT FREEMAN INVITE: Saturday, helps Dec. 27, 10 a.m. perfect moves.

“Midway through the season we have a few that stand out with motivation and dedication,” Ellison said.

Ellison said David Skaugstad is an “up and coming wrestler” and Brent Willis, Joe Luback and Braedon Corkrum are also looking good this year and will continue to improve.

Ellison said the two girls on his team are improving each day and will be able to go to all girl tournaments to improve.

“We are a small team but have a lot of dedication and motivation that will help them in the matches to come,” Ellison said. “We will see how the season develops as the year moves forward.”

During the Border Battle with the Newport Grizzlies Monday, Dec. 15, Willis, a 126-pound senior, pinned his Spartan opponent freshman Riley DeMent.

Willis was the only Grizzly champion during the dual, the team losing to Priest River 60-15.

“The team did good over all on technique but with the cold season coming in, the wrestlers couldn’t wrestle at their full potential,” Ellison said. “The team has many strengths that are improving with every practice and wrestling match.”

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NEWPORT – The Priest River girls basketball team won the annual Christmas Tournament, held this year at Newport. The Spartans took down Omak Friday, and faced Newport, who beat Idaho’s Lakeside, Saturday.

The first game of the tournament pitted Newport against Lakeside of Idaho. The Grizzlies won 47-40.

“We actually played decent,” Newport coach Mike Frederick said.

Newport was up by 18 at the end of the third quarter, but they got complacent, Frederick said.

Lakeside pulled within a few points.

“We learned you can’t count the win unless it’s absolutely done,” he said.

Elise Cunningham scored 11 points for Newport. Lauren Vaughn scored 10 and Hadley Stratton added eight. Jalin Earl and Emily Lewis each scored five, Lynda Walker added four and Joana Oliver and Sam Siemsen each scored two.

Later that night, Priest River played Omak and won 64-47.

Priest River had 19 steals and Avery Summers had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

She had two steals as well.

Elisa Williams had 12 points, including three three-pointers and four steals for Priest River.

Priest River led 18-12 at the end of the first quarter.

Omak outscored Priest River by two in the second, but Priest River scored nearly 40 points in the second half to maintain the win.

Katlyn Summers scored 10 for Priest River, Rachel Akre and Alyssa Carey each scored eight and Lily Luckey and Angel Clark each scored six. Melissa Krampert threw in two.

Border rivals Priest River and Newport faced off Saturday in the championship game, with Priest River coming out on top 52-32.

“We thought we played a good first half,” Newport coach Mike Frederick said.

Priest River kept making runs on the Grizzlies, however. Newport never got closer than seven points, but Frederick was pleased with his team.

“I was happy with our effort. We rebounded better and just played more aggressively,” he said.

Priest River led 18-8 at the end of the first quarter.

Newport cut that lead to seven by the half and both teams scored 10 in the third. Priest River scored 15 to Newport’s two in the fourth quarter for the win.

Avery Summers and Williams both scored 12 for Priest River.

Clark scored eight, Carey and Katlyn Summers each scored five, Krampert scored four, and Luckey, Akre and Morgan DeMent each scored two.

For Newport, Stratton led with 15 points, Lewis scored 12, Vaughn added three and Earl scored two.

Newport boys lose two

BY DON GRONNING OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport boys basketball team lost twice last week before coming back to win the annual Christmas tournament held at Newport this week.

Riverside got a 65-49 win against Newport at Riverside Tuesday, Dec. 16.

“Riverside did a great job of setting the tone early,” Newport coach Steve Bryant said. The Rams jumped out to a 15-11 first quarter lead and stretched that to 35-24 by the half. Bryant said he was happy with Newport’s runs in the first half, but overall, the team did not shoot well from the floor, which made the difference, he said.

Kyler Zorica led Newport scoring with 18 points, Ty McDaniel and John Lyon both finished with eight.

The Grizzlies hosted Northeast A League foe Lakeside Thursday, Dec. 18, losing 63-54.

Newport trailed by 14 at the end of the first quarter.

They cut that to eight by the half and got as close as within four in the middle of the third quarter.

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Cusick girls fall to Republic Selkirk beats Cusick in nail biter

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

CUSICK – The Cusick girls beat Northport and Selkirk this past week, but lost to Republic Saturday, Dec. 20.

Cusick coach Tom Hardwick said his team tried a few different things this week and it worked.

“We tried to be more aggressive and it worked. Our defense continues to get better,” he said.

Cusick beat Selkirk 50-32, and beat Northport by nearly 50 points.

Cusick started strong and led 15-6 at the end of the first quarter when they traveled to Republic Saturday, Dec. 20. A quadruple-

double recorded by Republic’s Demi Jo Vaughn, however, helped Republic best the Panthers 75-49. Republic rallied in the second and scored 33 points to Cusick’s 16, to lead 39-31 at the half. Republic continued to dominate with 21 points in the third quarter, while holding Cusick to three. Both teams scored 15 in the fourth.

Cusick’s Rachael Wynne led all scorers with 20. Ryean Pierre scored nine, Brianna Balcom scored five, Kaleigh Driver and Cassidy Hansen each scored four, Iris StrangeOwl added three and Renee Wynne and Gracie StrangeOwl each added two.

The Panthers have a week off for Christmas and then host Valley Christian Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m.

SELKIRK: Down to two starters FROM PAGE 7A

The Rangers headed into the contest with Northport down two starters.

“We came in a little short handed, but the boys fought hard and gave us a chance to win it at the end,” Cain said.

Cole Dawson, who also missed most of Friday’s game against Curlew, and Jacob Couch were both out of action Saturday for the Northport game.

Stepping into starting roles for the game were Dexter King and Braydon Taylor.

Devin Washington came off of the bench and hit a 3-pointer. Washington also got a steal.

“We moved people around a little and were able to be very competitive,” Cain said.

Stephen Avey helped out with more ball handling responsibilities than usual and King stepped into the low post.

Turnover differential hurt the Rangers again. Selkirk had 19 turnovers that led to 17 points. Northport had only eight turnovers that led to eight Selkirk points.

Dominic Cain scored a career high 29 points, along with eight rebounds, six assists and four blocks. King scored 14, also a career high.

Stephen Avey had eight rebounds.

They will host Oaksdale Friday, Jan. 2 at 5 p.m.

NEWPORT: Came back to beat Lakeside FROM PAGE 7A

Zorica finished with 17 points. Lyon scored 15 points and went five of nine from the 3-point range. McDaniel finished with nine points and eight rebounds.

Newport shook off the losses and came back to beat Lakeside of Plummer, Idaho, in the first game of the Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 19. Newport

won 63-54.

“This game by far was our best offense performance so far this season,” Bryant said. “We controlled the glass and outrebounded Lakeside 43 to 22.”

McDaniel stood out with 19 points and 10 rebounds, Zorica finished with a game high 21 points. Koa Pancho finished with 11 points and six assists.

Otis Smith finished with

nine points and had three steals. Freshman Robbie Owen added eight points in his first full varsity game.

“It was a great team win,” Bryant said.

That put Newport into the championship game with Priest River. (See separate story.)

The Grizzlies will next play Wednesday, Jan. 6, when they travel to Freeman for a game that starts at 5:45 p.m.

Cusick beats Northport, Republic CUSICK – The Cusick Panthers rebounded from their loss to Selkirk Tuesday (see separate story), beating Northport and Republic, two Northeast 1B North opponents.

Cusick hosted Northport Friday, Dec. 19, winning 54-48.

Cusick started quickly.

They led 20-14 at the end of the first quarter, but Northport came back and cut the lead to two by the half.

Cusick came out after the break and outscored Northport 14-11 in the third quarter and 12-11 in the fourth.

Cameron Bauer had a team high 15 points, Chad Browneagle scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Franklin Pope also had nine rebounds and scored five points.

Saturday, Dec. 20, the Panthers played at Republic, taking a 69-67 win after a 41 point fourth quarter by Republic.

Northport trailed by more than 20 most of the game. Cusick was ahead 59-26 at the start of the fourth quarter, before Republic exploded for 41 points in the final quarter.

The Panthers held them off

when it counted, taking a two point win.

Pope was Cusick’s top scorer, with 15 points. Bluff had 14 and Browneagle had 10.

Cusick has a 4-1 Northeast 1B North League record. They have an overall record of 5-3.

Cusick will play Valley Christian Jan. 6, at Valley Christian, play Columbia Jan. 13 at Hunters and play Almira-Coulee/Hartline Jan. 13. The Panthers will return home Jan. 16, for a game with Odessa-Harrington. That game will start at 7:30 p.m.

Lady Rangers beat Northport IONE – The Selkirk girls basketball team beat Northport Saturday, Dec. 20, but lost to Curlew the day before, by just one point.

They lost to Cusick 50-32 Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Selkirk won 55-27 when they traveled to Northport Saturday. The Rangers led from the get-go, and were up 12-4 at the end of the first quarter, and 28-17 at the half. Northport got into some foul trouble, which helped out Selkirk.

They added five points to their lead in the third with eight, and scored 19 in the fourth period alone.

Coach Jack Couch said his team took three charges in that game.

“That’s a really big deal in our world,” he said. It takes a lot of aggressiveness for girls to take charges, he said.

Hannah Rick led all scorers with 19.

Gabi Rick, a freshman, had a doubledouble with 12 points and 17 rebounds.

Lexy Ellsworth scored 11. Anna Kotzian

and Emma Avey each scored four. Mykenzie Maupin and Mackenzie McAnerin each scored two and Hannah Jensen scored one.

When Cusick took on Curlew Friday, they led the entire game until the last minute.

“We controlled the game,” coach Couch said. “We played good defense and we held them, but in the last minute, we made a couple really crucial turnovers and they had the ball with 12.8 seconds, down by one.”

Curlew made the basket. Cusick called a timeout and had just four seconds to score, but couldn’t find the basket.

“It was a really good competitive game,” Couch said.

Ellsworth and Gabi Rick each scored eight points. Hannah Rick scored seven.

The girls have a week off for Christmas and then return to the hardwood Friday, Jan. 2, when they host Oaksdale.

Selkirk wrestling heads to Freeman, Pomeroy IONE – The Selkirk Ranger wrestlers head to the Freeman Invite, Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10 a.m. The Rangers will also travel to the Pomeroy

Mixer, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 29-30 at Pomeroy High School. The tournament starts at 10 a.m. each day.

The Rangers battled during

the Tri-State Tournament, Saturday, Dec. 20 at Oroville High School. No statistics or coach comments were available at press time.

IONE – The Selkirk Rangers pulled off a 62-58 win over league rival Cusick in a tight contest at Selkirk Tuesday, Dec. 16.

The teams swapped the lead going down the stretch.

Selkirk was trailing 58-56 with 35 seconds left when Dominic Cain hit a 3-pointer for the Rangers to give them the lead. Jacob Couch added a free throw and Cain hit two more free throws with eight seconds left to push the lead to four.

“Our seniors were freshmen the last time we beat Cusick, so this was a very nice win for us,” Selkirk coach Kelly Cain said.

Cusick has been the team to beat the past few years. It has been a long time since Cusick dropped a league

contest, he said.

The game started out Cusick’s way. Taking a 7-0 lead to start the game Cusick looked to be in control, but Selkirk was able to finish the quarter down only one, 10-11.

In the second quarter Cusick was able to build an 11-point lead on the strength of a 24-14 quarter.

“We had some trouble taking care of the ball in the first half. We had 14 turnovers at halftime,” Cain said.

Cusick pushed its lead to as many as 14 early in the third quarter before Selkirk was able to crawl back to within four at 48-44.

Cusick pushed their lead back to eight early in the fourth before Selkirk answered with nine straight

points to take a 53-52 lead. After a free throw by Cusick’s Alec Bluff tied the game at 53, Couch hit a big 3-pointer for the Rangers.

Bluff then scored five consecutive points, in fact Bluff was responsible for scoring the Panthers’ last eight points of the game, giving the Panthers their last lead of the game at 58-56.

It was then that Cain hit his 3-pointer to give the Rangers the final lead of the game. The Rangers out rebounded the Panthers 46 to 22, including 20 to 8 on the offensive boards.

Cole Dawson shot 6 of 9 from the field.

Alec Bluff led scoring for Cusick, with 26 points.

Cameron Bauer scored 17 for Cusick.

Newport girls best Riverside 29-22

BY MICHELLE NEDVED OF THE MINER

NEWPORT – The Newport girls basketball team beat Northeast A League foe Riverside on the road Tuesday, Dec. 16. Newport won 29-22.

They had a tougher time against Washington’s Lakeside, however, losing 60-19 at home Thursday.

Newport also hosted the annual Christmas Tournament. (See separate story.)

Both teams struggled to find the basket Tuesday, but Newport’s Hadley Stratton led all scorers with 15.

Lauren Vaughn scored five, and Elise Cunningham, Emily Lewis and Sam Siemsen each scored three.

Newport led 11-5 at the end of the first quarter, but then went 12 to 13 minutes without scoring at all, coach Mike Frederick said.

Riverside managed just one basket in the second, but Newport still led 11-7 at the half.

In the third quarter, Newport was able to score again.

“Surprisingly, we finally made a free throw and were still up,” Frederick said.

Both teams looked a bit brighter in the third. Newport scored 12 and Riverside scored 11.

In the fourth quarter, Newport was up by just two, when Emily Lewis made a three-pointer and Riverside had to foul.

Newport added two to their lead with six in the fourth for the 29-22 win.

Newport took on the No. 1 team in the Northeast A League Thursday, and lost 60-19.

“They are obviously the No. 1 team in our league and they proved that,” Frederick said. “They have

treated everyone in our league the same, including us.”

Frederick said Lakeside has a really dynamic pressure and Newport made some unforced turnovers.

Lakeside outscored Newport by at least 11 in each of the first three quarters.

“I thought we had moments and we’re still trying to put things together,” Frederick said.

Vaughn scored six for Newport, Lewis added five and Stratton scored four.

Jalin Earl scored two and Joana Oliver and Lynda Walker each made a free throw.

Frederic said Newport is still a team in transition.

They will continue to define their roles during practices over Christmas break and return to competition Tuesday, Jan. 6, at Freeman.

THE MINER

Lifestyle

B R I E F LY Blood drive set for Newport NEWPORT – The Inland Northwest Blood Center will be at the Newport Hospital for a blood drive Friday, Jan. 2, from 1-4 p.m.

INBC needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.

Low-cost spay, neuter clinic next weekend NEWPORT – Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Alliance, (POSNA) is partnering with the Spokane Humane Society to offer a spay/neuter clinic for low-income pet owners, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015.

The cost is $25 to spay or neuter any cat, with no additional charge if the cat is in heat. Limited space is available for dogs, starting at $40 for small males and $45 for small female dogs.

Transportation to and from the clinic is provided. To book an appointment, call Cindy at 509-671-1427. Organizers said spaces fill up quickly.

Nearly 1,000 animals were spayed or neutered through the program in 2014. POSNA is always in need of volunteers and donations of carriers, bedding, good quality food and litter.

Monetary donations can be made at Mt. West Bank in Newport. To donate or volunteer, call Cindy at 509-671-1427 or Tammy at 509-9445525.

VA outreach scheduled for Priest River PRIEST RIVER – A representative from the Idaho State Veteran’s Service Office will be in Priest River Tuesday, Jan. 20 to answer questions about current veterans benefits, assist with ongoing claims, and take new claims for benefits for eligible veterans and their dependents.

The Idaho State Veteran Service Officer will be at VFW Post No. 2909, located at 113 Larch St., Priest River, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. A State Service Officer will be working in conjunction with the Bonner County Service Officer Chad Osborn.

Veterans will be seen by appointment only to ensure you are given quality time.

Appointments must be scheduled by calling Micaela Sierra at 208446-1096.

If there are no appointments scheduled for this outreach, or winter weather conditions prohibit travel, the outreach will be canceled.

COURTESY PHOTO|CHRIS BISHOP

Pictured are Fire Commissioner Tom Russell, left, Avista North Idaho Regional Business Manager Patty Shea, Fire Chief John DeBernardi, Fire Commissioner Chuck Hodge, Fire Commissioner Mark Miller.

Avista contributed $300 to Blanchard’s fundraising efforts.

Blanchard supports Spirit Lake Fire BLANCHARD – Blanchard Area Seniors, Inc., spearheaded a fundraising campaign during the summer for the Spirit Lake Fire District, which serves Spirit Lake, Blanchard and Vay. Monies were raised through sales of items in the lobby of the Blanchard Community Center and through cookie sales and individual donations.

More than $1,000 was raised and the total

included $300 from Avista.

“The Spirit Lake Fire Protection District does an excellent job of serving the Blanchard community and the monetary support could never repay the outstanding dedication and commitment they offer our area,” BASIC member Barbara Hornby said. The fundraising proceeds were presented Dec. 14 at the Blanchard Community Center.

WE E K AH EAD WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library PRIEST RIVER LIONESS: 11:30 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church SACHEEN LADIES OF THE LAKE: Noon - Various Locations, call President Maria Bullock at 509998-4221 PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Jessa’s Creative Dance Class: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport SPIRIT LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-6235626 for locations

THURSDAY, DEC. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY

FRIDAY, DEC. 26

STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Newport Library HAPPY AGERS MEETING AND POTLUCK: Noon - Priest River Senior Center DANCE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

- Create Arts Center, Newport LITTLE GRAND OLD OPRY SHOW: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS OPEN MEETING: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church AL-ANON: 7-8 p.m. - Priest River, 119 Main St., Suite 204, Room 16, Call Jan 208-946-6131

SATURDAY, DEC. 27 HAPPY AGERS CARD PARTY: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA MEETING: 5 p.m. - Cornerstone Building, Selkirk Way, Oldtown LIVE MUSIC: 6 p.m. - Hospitalty House, Newport SET FREE NORTHWEST MEAL AND WORSHIP: 6:30 p.m. Conerstone Building Behind Ace Hardware, Oldtown

SUNDAY, DEC. 28 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

MONDAY, DEC. 29 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Pend Oreille Bible Church in Cusick

TUESDAY, DEC. 30 NIA DANCE LESSONS: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Create Arts Center

New Years Eve Starting at 4 pm Wednesday Dec. 31

Steak & Stuffed Shrimp

with Roasted Garlic red potatoes, $17.95 vegetable, soup, salad bar glass of champagne and dessert

Full Menu available • Make reservations

JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center WEIGHT WATCHERS: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport PINOCHLE: 6 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick BINGO: 6:30 p.m. - Newport Eagles ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 ROTARY CLUB: 7:15 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 8 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use back entrance FIBER ARTS KNITTING AND SPINNING GROUP: 9 a.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport NEWPORT TOPS: 9 a.m. - Newport Eagles STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library AL-ANON: Noon - American Lutheran Church PRM-ADVOCATES FOR WOMEN: 1-3 p.m. - Station 2:41 Coffee Shop, Oldtown PINOCHLE: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center JESSA’S CREATIVE DANCE CLASS: 4 p.m. - Create Arts Center ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT

“Where The Sheep Go To Be Fed” 101 S. Scott • Newport Sunday Morning 10 a.m.

(509) 939-0676 CalvaryNewport@aol.com / 97.3 FM “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday: Youth ~7:00 p.m.

Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS S.S. ~ 9:30 • Worship ~ 11 a.m.

Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m.

(Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Sandy Strait - 509-447-3687

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

Overlooking the beautiful Pend Oreille River

of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m.

509-671-3436

(208) 437-0892 | at the Bridge in Oldtown CHURCH OF FAITH

Happy Holidays

Congratulations to all Selkirk 3rd Graders for participation in The Miner Card Contest in this issue.

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services - 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m.

Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

SPRING VALLEY MENNONITE CHURCH

4912 Spring Valley Road Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. -- Sunday School (509) 447-3588

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Vote now for Priest River Chamber awards PRIEST RIVER – Polls are open until Dec. 31 for the third annual Priest River Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Nominations were taken until Monday, Dec. 15, for Best Storefront, Best Customer Service, Event of the Year by a Business or Organization, and Business of the Year.

Visit www.PriestRiverChamber.com/Awards to vote. The awards and Citizen of the Year will be announced at the Jan. 20, 2015, chamber meeting.

The chamber is seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year.

Nominations can be submitted in writing to the chamber office in the Beardmore Building, mailed to P.O. Box 929, Priest River ID 83856, or emailed to prchamber@ conceptcable.com. Chamber board members are not

eligible, as the board selects the winner.

Candidates for Best Storefront are: Beardmore Bistro and Wine Bar, Beardmore Building, Infinity Café, Big Moose Rental Center, North Country Clothing and the Ranch Club.

Best Customer Service candidates are Beardmore Bistro, Mi Pueblo and Priest River ACE Hardware.

Business of the Year nominations are Beardmore Bistro and Wine Bar, Mitchell’s Harvest Foods and Columbia Bank (formerly Panhandle Bank).

Event of the Year by a business or organization candidates are A Community that Cares Fashion Show/Luncheon, Iron Sommelier and Brewmaster Event, and Priest River Community Foundation Helping Our Hometown Dinner Auction.

Ladies of the Lake disbands SACHEEN LAKE – The Ladies of the Lake group at Sacheen Lake disbanded last summer, citing a decline in membership.

Over the years the group produced calendars and cookbooks, organized boat rides potlucks and auctions. According to a post on the Save Our Sacheen website, the group donated the scrapbook to the Pend Oreille County Historical Society and their remaining funds to a variety of programs.

Ladies of the Lake urged others to support the community non-profits, including: Youth Emergency Services (Y.E.S.), N.E. Washington Health Programs (Hospice), Rural Resources Community Action (both Head Start Program and the Senior Basket for the Aging and Long Term Care Program), Newport Food Bank, Pend Oreille Co. PUD (Neighbors in Need Program), and Pend Oreille Fire District No. 3 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

Church School 10:00 a.m.

Nursery Care Available Rev. Russell Clark 447-4121 newportucc@conceptcable.com www.newportucc.org

Community Church Directory CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m.

Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. - 5 p.m.

Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m.

Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

Newport Church - Corner of Lilac Lane & Hwy. 20 North Head Elder Gilbert Navarro (509) 447-4755 Sat. Morning Services Sabbath School 9:30 • Worship 11:00 NACS THRIFT SHOP (509) 447-3488 PO Valley Church School (208) 437-2638

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m.

(509) 447-4338

(Sacheen Fire Station).

“Although the Ladies of the Lake, as we know it today, will no longer be in existence, we can look back on all the good times we have had and also feel good about the impact we have made on our com-

‘Please keep these organizations in mind and possibly donate “in honor of Sacheen Ladies of the Lake.’”

munity with our annual donations and adopted Christmas families,” the board wrote on the website. “Please keep these organizations in mind and possibly donate ‘in honor of Sacheen Ladies of the Lake’.”

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Time September - May AWANA - Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH 4 Miles South of Newport, Hwy. 2 Sun.: 9:30 Sun. School, 10:30, Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Service Sun. & Wed. at Pastor’s house.

Pastor, Walt Campbell: 447-5101

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

“United Generation Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6 p.m.

Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 • 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m.

Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“The aim of this Wronged One in sustaining woes and tribulations, in revealing the Holy Verses and in demonstrating proofs hath been naught but to quench the flame of hate and enmity, that the horizon of the hearts of men may be illumined with the light of concord and attain real peace and tranquility.” Bahá ’u’ lláh Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

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FOR THE RECORD

| DECEMBER 24, 2014

THE MINER

OBITUARI ES Raymond E. Moreland NEWPORT

Raymond E. Moreland of Newport passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family, Dec. 16.

He was 77.

Mr. Moreland was born May Moreland 8, 1937, in Spokane and grew up in the Spokane area attending school at Franklin and Glenrose Elementary and later graduating from Lewis and Clark High School in 1954. He built the family home in Newport where he started an electrical/appliance business.

Mr. Moreland lived a full life farming the family property. He also had an overwhelming passion for vintage cars, westerns, and anything John Wayne.

Mr. Moreland was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Harold Moreland, and his sister Dorothy.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce, his children, Kelly and Brad, his three grandsons, his sister Pat Dietz and brother Gene Moreland, plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held in Mr. Moreland’s honor Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Riplinger Funeral Home, 4305 N. Division St. in Spokane.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.

Sandra Rae Welch ELK

Sandra Rae Welch of Elk passed away Dec. 16. She was 48 years old.

She was born Dec. 31, 1965, the fourth daughter of Charles and Welch Karen Morefield. She was raised in the Spokane area until the middle of junior high when she moved to Portland, Ore., where she would finish her secondary education. After moving back to Spokane, she met and married Bob Seipp and in February 1992 their son RC was born. Two daughters, Katie and Alex quickly followed.

While in high school, Ms. Welch discovered photography. She had a very creative eye and photography would become not just a passion for her, but a career. She began working at R&R Custom Color Lab and ran Images

by Sandi on the side. Also an avid pool player, Ms. Welch was a member of the American Pool Players Association. She was a tough competitor on the table and in 2010 her team finally made it to the APA National Finals in Las Vegas.

Besides making lifelong friends, the APA also gave her the love of her life, her fireman-hero Jim Galley.

Through Jim, Sandi gained a bonus daughter Tiffany.

In February of 2009, Ms. Welch was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer. Her doctors gave her 24 months at most. Not one to back down from a challenge, she chose to pursue aggressive treatment.

She passed away just shy of her five-year diagnosis anniversary, at home with her puppy Duchess, her love Jim and her family by her side.

Ms. Welch is survived by her parents Karen Svenvold and Charles and Rebecca Morefield, sisters Christi (and Tom), Lori (and Jeff), Juli (and Ed), brother Ryan, children Robert Charles, Alexandra, Kaitlin and Tiffany, and numerous nieces and nephews and even more

great-nieces and nephews.

To honor Ms. Welch’s life and her hard fought battle, the family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Teals the Deal.org.

Her family said she was an incredible source of inspiration for so many and she will be remembered and forever missed.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.

Lovie Pearce Stillwell, Jr. NEWPORT

Lovie Pearce Stillwell Jr., “JR,” passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, in Newport at the age of 68.

Mr. Stillwell remembered fondly his birthplace, Columbus, Ga. As a youth, he was involved in various school activities such as the school paper and basketball. He attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he majored in communications. Mr. Stillwell liked to spend his time in nature. He collected rocks and gems and loved fishing.

He enjoyed photographing the beauty of nature, and loved picking huckleberries.

Mr. Stillwell was loved by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He also taught them to love and appreciate nature. Mr. Stillwell had bright blue eyes and an infectious smile.

He is survived by three sons, and a daughter and two stepdaughters. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: Alan and Lisa Stillwell of San Tan Valley, Ariz., Tami and Kai Kalama of San Clemente, Calif., Kevin Stillwell of Mesa Ariz., Jeff and Jessica Stillwell of Mesa, Ariz., Crystal Beardall of Newport, Kassa Muse of Spokane.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

Patricia Jean Gausnell SAGLE

Patricia Jean Gausnell of Sagle, formerly of Priest River and Thompson Falls, Mont., passed away Dec. 19 in Post Falls. She was 64.

Mrs. Gausnell was born Aug. 25, 1950, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Doy Lee and Aneda Sarah (Carpenter) Fisher.

She met the love of her life Ben Gausnell and moved to Thompson Falls where she raised her only child, Rodeny Ray Darling. Later she moved to Priest River, where she lived for 20 years.

Mrs. Gausnell loved to do art work, gardening and going to yard sales. She always loved people, her children and her husband very much.

Mrs. Gausnell is survived by her only child, Rod Darling, step-son Ben Gausnell, stepdaughter Cassy Gausnell, her grandchildren Syllva Darling, Nate Darling, Adam Brunner, Rod Eugene Darling, and a great-grandchild Mataus Boyd.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermanknapp.com.

James William King Sr. PORTLAND, ORE.

James “Bill” King passed away peacefully in Portland, Ore., Dec. 13. He was 85.

Mr. King was born as the oldest of eight children to James Frederick King and Opal Johnson in Fredericktown, Mo., Sept. 13, 1929.

He moved to Metaline Falls in 1947 and worked as a logger and for Portland Lehigh Cement. He moved to the Portland area in 1959 and was a long time heating and air conditioning technician. Mr. King also worked as a logger in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Upon his retirement Mr. King owned a small convenience store in Ione and a small ceramics shop in Portland. He was a long-time

supporter of the Boy Scouts of America and a past Scoutmaster of Troop 456 Portland Ore. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as the great outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Kathy (Wilson) King. Mr. King’s s children from his first marriage to Nancy (Biggs) Behrens are Ediy Paulsen of Molalla, Ore., James King Jr. of Milwaukie, Ore., Dale King of Huntsville, Texas, Jackie

Smith of Portland, Ore. Mr. King’s surviving children from his current marriage to Kathy King are, Frank King of Longview, Wash., Gail King of Rainier, Ore., and Gilbert King of McMinnville, Ore. Mr. King is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren and his brothers Les King of Spokane and David King of Murray, Utah, as well as sister Melbie King of Spokane.

He was preceded in passing by his parents and his daughter Mary Ann Pearsall, brothers George King, Bobby King and Gene King and sister, Mary Millard.

The King family wishes to express their thanks to family and friends at this time. Donations may be made to the Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Portland, Ore. Mr. King was an avid supporter of the scouts.

P O L I C E R E P O RT S EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights.

Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online.

PEND OREILLE COUNTY

MONDAY, DEC. 15 FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of wood shed on fire.

AGENCY ASSIST: Hwy. 20, assisting fire department with traffic control for structure fire.

RUNAWAY JUVENILE: Giddings Rd., report that 17-year-old juvenile ran away from home.

BURGLARY: Spring Valley Rd., shop broken into within last two weeks, two ATVs and other items taken.

PROPERTY DAMAGE: Tule Rd., report that vehicle hit building.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Shore Diamond Lake, report of locks cut off storage units.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report of locks missing on storage units.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: S. Shore Diamond Lake, report of locks cut off storage units.

AGENCY ASSIST: Fir Drive, agency requests officer assist to pick up juvenile for evaluation.

THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport, report that male subject walked out with various items.

TRANSPORT: Spokane County, transport inmate from Spokane to Pend Oreille Corrections.

FRIDAY, DEC. 19

COURT COMMITMENT: Garden Ave., Newport, Cody George Basnaw, 32, of Ione was booked and released for animals at large.

ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Debbie L. Plunkett, 47, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

DRUGS: W. 5th St., Newport, report of drugs found in hallway.

THEFT: Hwy. 31, complainant reports carpet stolen from residence.

COURT COMMITMENT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Gordon Lautenbach, 66, of Elk was booked and released for third degree driving with a suspended license.

VEHICLE PROWL: W. 6th

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: W. Kelly Drive WEAPON OFFENSE: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., report of gunshots heard in area.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, transported female to Spokane.

ARREST: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, Holly M. Rothwell, 26, was arrested on a warrant.

ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., report of one vehicle slide off.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 2nd St., report of two subjects on the roof.

ANIMAL BITE: Cedar Creek Terrace, two subjects reportedly bitten by dogs while trying to break up a dogfight.

BOOK AND RELEASE: Lindsey Marie Martinez, 31, of Sandpoint was booked and released for animals at large.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of pickup unable to maintain lane travel and hit the guardrail.

ARREST: Karen H. Hunt, 52, of Ione was arrested for driving under the influence.

THEFT: E. 5th St., Newport, reported theft of debit card from gas station.

AGENCY ASSIST: S. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, agency assist with possible stabbing.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Trask Rd., report that neighbor’s dog barks non-stop.

ARREST: N. Scott Ave., Sarah E. Savage, 25, of Newport was arrested on a warrant.

VEHICLE PROWL: Terrace Ave., vehicle prowl reported.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Hwy. 20, report of male standing by gate of fairgrounds.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: N. Fea Ave., Newport, report that male hit complainant in the face.

THEFT: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of vehicle broken into overnight and items missing.

AGENCY ASSIST: Elmers Loop, agency assist with female on snowmobile.

ACCIDENT: Camden Rd., single vehicle rollover non-injury accident.

DISTURBANCE: Freedom Meadows Drive, report of male and female yelling at the end of the road.

TUESDAY, DEC. 16

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, report of fence cut and van broken into overnight.

ARREST: S. Washington Ave., Newport, Michael G. Shelly, 33, of Newport was arrested for a probation violation.

FRAUD: Stateline Rd. N., report of fraud.

VEHICLE THEFT: Baker Lake Rd., report of vehicle missing from property.

ARREST: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, Larry K. Tull, 41, was arrested on a warrant.

PROWLER: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of two subjects with masks looking into cars in alleyway.

HARASSMENT: W. 7th St., report of neighbor spreading rumors about complainant.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Buck Creek Rd., report of mail missing from mailbox.

VEHICLE PROWL: Bayview Blvd., report of window broken on vehicle overnight.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of erratic driver.

THEFT: Box Canyon Rd., report that iPod was stolen.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 20, complainant heard a male come onto porch a week ago.

vehicle accident no injuries.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report that truck came onto property and drove to cabin last night two hours after business locked gate.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Fertile Valley Rd., report of unknown male on neighbor’s property.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: W. Spruce St., report of aggressive dog loose in area that tried to bite complainant.

overnight, items taken.

ARREST: Dmitriy A. Belyakov, 32, of Spokane was arrested for driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18 ARREST: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, Daniel C. Williamson, 25, of Newport was arrested for unlawful imprisonment.

THEFT: Bayview Blvd., report of car windows smashed out

SEX OFFENSE: S. Ziggler St., report of sex offense.

ACCIDENT: W. 4th St. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 2nd St., report that subjects appear to be messing with locks at the mini storage.

TRESPASSING: Hwy. 2, report of subject refusing to check out of room.

THEFT: S. Newport Ave., report that food stamp card was stolen out pants pocket and used.

POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 211, possible driving under the influence reported.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211, vehicle reportedly driving slow and all over road.

THEFT: N. Fea Ave., Newport, complainant reports wood stove stolen out of back yard.

FISH AND GAME: Pend Oreille River, report that subject was duck hunting and was threatened.

THEFT: Foxwood Drive, report someone siphoned gas out of vehicles.

ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of white truck swerving all over roadway.

ACCIDENT: Cedar Creek Rd., report of single vehicle injury accident possibly three occupants down embankment.

ARREST: TiaRae Dallie Thurman, 21, of Usk was arrested for third degree theft.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21 BURGLARY: W. 5th Ave., Newport, report of burglary.

ACCIDENT: Leclerc Rd. N., vehicle accident with injuries.

ACCIDENT: Flowery Trail Rd.,

JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. 5th St., Newport, report of juveniles in roadway screaming at vehicles.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Knott Rd., report of pounding sound on side of residence.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Boundary Rd., report of tree blocking south lane.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, Newport, report of vehicle driving up and down roadway with really loud music.

NOISE COMPLAINT: W. 6th Ave., Newport, report of noise complaint.

WEST BONNER COUNTY

MONDAY, DEC. 15 ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, Priest River, a driver accidentally drove her vehicle into the Kaniksu Health Building in Priest River.

BATTERY: E. 3rd St. S., Oldtown GRAND THEFT: Cedar St., Priest River ARREST: Clagstone Rd., Spirit Lake, Derek J. Smith, of Sandpoint was arrested for disturbing the peace pursuant to a disorderly call.

TUESDAY, DEC. 16 ACCIDENT: Spirit Lake Cutoff, Priest River, deputy responded to a slide off vehicle.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 THREATENING: Pineview Lane, Spirit Lake

THURSDAY, DEC. 18 MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River, code violation abandoned vehicles.

BURGLARY: E. Sandy Ridge Rd., Priest River

FRIDAY, DEC. 19 TOBACCO VIOLATION: Hwy. 57, Priest River CHILD NEGLECT: Hwy. 41., Blanchard, report of child abuse.

ARREST: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, David Porter, 34, of Newport was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and an outstanding warrant. Charla Smetana, 31, of Newport was arrested for two outstanding warrants, possession of a meth pipe and resisting and obstructing.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 NO REPORTABLE INCIDENTS.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21 BURGLARY: W. Beardmore Ave., Priest River

PU BLIC M E ETI NGS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24

THURSDAY, DEC. 25

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

MONDAY, DEC. 29 PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

TUESDAY, DEC. 30 BONNER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building PEND OREILLE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

WA N T E D EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are descriptions of people currently wanted by the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. Any information about these suspects should be directed to the sheriff’s office by calling 509-447-3151.

This is a regular section of The Miner. All information is provided by the sheriff’s office.

Zane E. Lumpkin, 34, is wanted on five Pend Oreille County warrants for failure to appear on possession of stolen property, burglary 2nd, driving while suspended and animal cruelty 2nd charges. He is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 245

pounds with blue eyes and blond hair. His last known address was in the Spokane area. Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Alexandra R. Brouillet, 21, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear at pre-trial for a possession of stolen property charge.

She is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair. Her last known address was in the Elk area.

Extradition is Washington and Idaho.

Erica A. Atwood, 28, is wanted on one Pend Oreille County warrant for failure to appear on a driving with a suspended license charge. She is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 117

pounds with brown eyes and brown hair.

Her last known address was in the Newport area.

Extradition is Washington.

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Pend Oreille County: 1st Place Amber Warren on front page of the Newport Miner

PEND OREILLE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

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These one of a kind cards were drawn and submitted by the area third grade classes All the students did an excellent job. The sponsors wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

See more cards on Pages 1B-9B and 12B

Ione passes smaller budget

BY DESIREÉ HOOD OF THE MINER

IONE – The Town Council of Ione adopted a smaller budget than last year, during their regular meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 17.

The town budget for 2015 is $1,492,764, down slightly from last year’s of $1,899,817.

The main difference for the smaller budget is less grant funding, Town Clerk Sandy Hutchinson said. The sewer fund is showing the largest change, with a $387,041 budget for 2015. This is down $476,435 from the previous year. Hutchinson said the sewer fund includes debts,

capital projects and general operational expenses put together.

“That’s why the budget is so much different,” Hutchinson said. “All the sewer accounts are rolled into one category.”

Current expenses include court and law enforcement services, town salaries and insurance and other expenses.

This is budgeted at $191,873, about $20,000 less than last year. The street fund saw a slight increase with a budget of $74,975. This is up about $14,500 because the town had money carry over from last year, Hutchinson said.

The Ione airport will be getting improvements made

Metaline adopts 2015 budget METALINE – The town of Metaline adopted its 2015 budget during a special meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 25.

The budget shows $247,619 for expenses and revenue for 2015, a slight increase from the previous year.

The budget includes about $102,394 for the current operations and $105,000 for the water sewer system.

Also budgeted is $9,635 for street work, $13,000 for water reserves, $1,144 for bond reserves and $12,996 for sewer reserves.

The town of Metaline unexpectedly regained control over the management of the

Metaline Cemetery, and the budget is $3,450.

During a previous regular meeting, Nov. 12, the town council adopted an ordinance to amend the 2014 Metaline budget for the return of the Metaline Cemetery.

The ordinance included expenses of more than $3,979 from the Cemetery fund. It also included revenue of $3,367 for plot sale and endowment fees and an interfund transfer of more than $699 from the town funds to cover miscellaneous expenses. Complete copies of the ordinances are available at the clerk’s office in Metaline.

throughout the year, budgeted at $74,484. This is an increase of $42,100 from last year. Hutchinson said the Federal Aviation Administration grant for more then $66,721 is the reason for the increase.

The grant will pay for design of a turnout and advertising for the construction project, scheduled for completion in April 2015.

Grants will be needed to fund the remainder of the project, with will exceed $373,383.

“It should be a quiet year when these two grants are done,” Hutchinson said.

Every day is Sale Day in The Newport Miner and Gem State Miner Classifieds. Read them every day.

DOWN RIVE R EVE NTS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library BASIC COMPUTER CLASS: 11 a.m. to Noon - Ione Library, Call 509-442-3030 For Reservations

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. - Ione Senior Center

SATURDAY, DEC. 27 METALINES BOOK GROUP: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

MONDAY, DEC. 29 STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Metalines Library

TUESDAY, DEC. 30 STORY TIME: 11 a.m. - Ione Library

WEIGHT WATCHERS: 6 p.m.

Weigh in 6:30-7 p.m. meeting Ione Catholic Church

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PUD held special meeting NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District Board of Commissioners announced an executive session for Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 8:30 a.m. for personnel reasons.

This is a special meeting for the board.

Ione church offers vacation Bible study IONE – The Ione Seventhday Adventist Church is hosting a three-day Special Winter Vacation Bible School Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 29-31, from 10 a.m. to noon each day.

All children and teenagers are welcome. The school will include singing, games and Bible story videos. A soup lunch will be served afterward each day.

The church is located on the corner of Eighth and Houghton in Ione.

Questions can be directed to Chris at 509-446-2000.

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supply is constrained,” President and CEO Don Lindsay said in a press release. “We are pleased to be operating again in Washington State and helping to support jobs and economic activity in the community, region and state.”

The Pend Oreille Mine is currently ramping up operations, already hiring 209 employees on its way to 236.

“Employee numbers will grow as the mine continues to ramp up to full production capacity, which we are expecting to reach in the second quarter of 2015,” said Chris Stannell, senior communications specialist for Teck Resources

Limited.

Teck Washington Inc. operates the Pend Oreille Mine and expects the annual production rate to be 44,000 tons of zinc concentrate per year once at full production.

The reopening of the mine is estimated to bring $20 million of local investment during the start-up phase, the press release stated.

Teck announced the re-opening in April 2014, when the market turned favorable to zinc prices again. The mine operated from 2004 to 2009 before being placed on care and maintenance, which kept the regulatory and environmental permits in place and the facilities maintained during the shutdown.

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Third Grade Christmas Greeting Cards

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Desirae Ring - Bess Herian Elementary

Aaron Davis - Idaho Hill Elementary

Wilkey Plastering Newport, WA - 509-447-0744

Hanson’s Powerstroke Repair

These one of a kind cards were drawn and submitted by the area third grade classes including: Stratton Elementary, Bess Herian Elementary and Selkirk Elementary in Pend Oreille County and Idaho Hill Elementary, Priest River Elementary, Priest Lake Elementary and House of the Lord Christian Academy in west Bonner County.

All the students did an excellent job.

The sponsors wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!

See Page 11A for 2nd and 3rd Place Winners.

West Bonner County: 1st Place Winner Audrey Nordby is on front page of the Gem State Miner Pend Oreille County: 1st Place Winner Amber Warren is on the front page of the Newport Miner

Oldtown, ID - 360-770-1180

Laney Rhine - Idaho Hill Elementary

Anna Jones - Stratton Elementary

Levi Hanna - Idaho Hill Elementary

Brooklyn Best - Priest River Elementary

American Institute of Clinical Massage

Newport, WA - 509-447-3144

Northern Lakes Dock & Barge

City of Priest River

Post Falls, ID - 208-773-5890

John L. Scott Real Estate

Cheyenne Thompson - Priest River Elementary

Jessie Gray - Priest River Elementary

Keira Angel - Priest River Elementary

Kristal Shepard - Priest River Elementary

Valley Vista Care Center

Gerald’s Garage II Oldtown, ID - 208-437-3304

Priest River, ID - 208-946-9719

Nick Cramer - Priest River Elementary

Russell Tifft - Priest River Elementary

Tristin San Nicolas - Priest River Elementary

Tyson Troudt - Priest River Elementary

Priest River Motors

Mike Reynolds Logging

Panhandle Appliance

Custom Scape Construction

Lewis & Hawn Excellence in Dentistry Sandpoint, ID - 208-265-4558

Priest River, ID - 208-448-0500

Sandpoint, ID - 208-265-4514

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2548

Oldtown, ID - 208-428-0505

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1768

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2123

SG Arts Jewelry

Priest River, ID - 208-946-8457

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Keegan Poirier-Heyer - Priest River Elementary

Layla Rose - Selkirk Elementary

Trusstek, Inc.

Sears, Colville

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EmmaRose Sullivan - Bess Herian Elementary

Andre Fanning - Selkirk Elementary

Mountain West Bank

Bonners Ferry, ID - 800-269-7471

Colville, WA - 509-685-1880

Pend Oreille County Democratic Party

Naomi Jurgens - House of the Lord Christian

Heaven Purcell Stilzer - Selkirk Elementary

Ryan Durbin - House of the Lord Christian

Matthew Veliz - Selkirk Elementary

House of the Lord

Teck Washington, Inc.

Fleur de Lis Floral & Home

Gopher’s Diesel Repair

Colby White - Bess Herian Elementary

Samara Honshiko - Selkirk Elementary

Gabbie Youk - House of the Lord Christian

Shelly Short

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-2032

Brady McNaughton - Selkirk Elementary

Pend Oreille Mine Operations 509-446-4516

Ione, WA - 509-442-3516

Pend Oreille County - 509-710-6493

Newport, WA - 509-447-4416

Colville, WA - 509-684-6637

Shelly Short (R)

Floors & More, Inc.

Ione, WA - 509-442-0082

Addy, WA - Short.Shelly@leg.wa.gov

Addy, WA - Short.Shelly@leg.wa.gov

Priest River, ID - 208-448-1914

Natalie Long - House of the Lord Christian

Kory Enyeart - Selkirk Elementary

Kiana Davis - Selkirk Elementary

Dakota Hummell - Selkirk Elementary

RTI/POTC

J & K Concrete, Inc. PRiest River, ID - 208-437-1016

Teck Washington, Inc. Dawson Construction 5th Avenue Bar & Grill Pend Oreille Mine Operations & Concrete Metaline Falls, WA - 509-446-4234 509-446-4516

Ione, WA - 509-442-3702

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Sophia Huffman - Selkirk Elementary

Kelcie Dodds - Stratton Elementary

Van Dyke Logging Ione, WA - 509-442-3852

Youth Emergency Services

Maria Michlig - Priest River Elementary

Ashlee West - Priest River Elementary

Gunner Fitzmorris - Priest River Elementary

Zoee Young - Priest River Elementary

Riverbank Family Restaurant & Fay’s Lounge

Pend Oreille Valley Sportsman

Superior Painting, LLC

O.K. Lanes & Spare Time Cafe

Ashton Hepler - Priest River Elementary

Kiera Adair - Priest River Elementary

Shelly Richards - Priest River Elementary

Aaging Better In Home Care, LLC

Knife River

Les Schwab Tire Center

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-0892

Ruger Schaper - Priest River Elementary

Oldtown Hardware Oldtown, ID - 208-437-5512

Newport, WA - 509-447-1125

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-3636

Post Falls, ID - 208-777-0308

Danika Johnston - Priest River Elementary

Blake Livingston - Priest River Elementary

Ben Franklin

Albeni Building Supply

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Oldtown, ID - 208-437-4822

Sandpoint, ID - 208-610-8741

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2311

Carson Hughes - Priest River Elementary

Dean Hiebert - Priest River Elementary

Samantha Edry Pound - Priest River Elementary

Selkirk Ace Hardware

LaClede Store

Office Services, Inc.

LeClede, ID - 208-263-3892

Oldtown, WA - 208-437-3600

Colville, WA / Rathdrum, ID 208-712-7300

Ciaran Brock - Priest River Elementary

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-5669

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-3153

Priest River, ID - 208-448-2941

R & L Enterprises, Inc. Priest River, ID 208-448-1080

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Charlie Chappell - Priest River Elementary

Rylee Hansen - Priest River Elementary

Magen Lasley - Priest River Elementary

Keala Archer - Priest River Elementary

Stoneridge Resort

Green Owl at McAbee Tavern

Concept Cable TV & Fiber Internet

Carol’s Puppy Hut

Priest River - 208-448-1995

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-4544

Luke Wuollet - Priest River Elementary

Angel Earle - Stratton Elementary

Briana Lee Morgan - Priest River Elementary

Eastriver Plumbing Priest River, ID - 208-920-0058

Noxious Weed Control Cost Share Programs

Quality Welding & Repair

Newport, WA - 509-447-2402

Oldtown, ID - 208-660-1700

Brenna Bowen - Stratton Elementary

Julian Drew - Stratton Elementary

Koyes Reedy - Stratton Elementary

Copper Bowl

Riverside Automotive Service & Repair

Pend Oreille County Library District

Chattaroy, WA - 509-292-8979

Newport, WA - 509-447-2111

Kayden Reynolds - Priest River Elementary

Kemper Dabrowski - Stratton Elementary

Carl Pitts & Sons Well Drilling

Pend Oreille Community Development Dept.

Blanchard, ID - 208-437-2451

Erin Wiese - Stratton Elementary

Miller’s One Stop Elk, WA - 509-292-2365

Jonny Price - Priest River Elementary

Aerocet, Inc.

Priest River, ID - 208-448-0400

Colville, WA - 509-684-8035

Ashlyn McLeslie - Stratton Elementary

Escence Burke - Priest River Elementary

Pend Oreille County Public Works Dept.

Life Care Center

Newport, WA - 509-447-4513

Sandpoint, ID - 208-265-9299

Oldtown, ID - 208-437-4168

Priest River, ID - 208-437-4179

Newport, WA - 509-447-4821

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Makenna Laws - Idaho Hill Elementary

Mollie Pillers - Stratton Elementary

Conner Lee - Stratton Elementary

Lawren Jones - Stratton Elementary

Rival Roofing

Colville Glass

Clark Electric, LLC

Oldtown/Sandpoint, ID - 208-610-6656

Colville, WA - 509-684-6501

Pend Oreille County Economic Development Council

Alyssa Nordglmum - Stratton Elementary

Summer Wilkinson - Stratton Elementary

Shayna Peasley - Stratton Elementary

Sophia Stott - Stratton Elementary

Action Recyling

WSU Extension Pend Oreille County

Newport, WA - 509-447-3347

William Shaw - Stratton Elementary

Stormie Denham - Stratton Elementary

Golden China

Special Mobility Services

Randy Toner Excavating

Newport, WA - 509-447-5569

Newport, WA - 509-447-2319

Subway

Elk, WA - 509-292-8732

Spokane, WA - 509-483-4094

Dakota Lynn Miller - Stratton Elementary

Sierra Cook - Stratton Elementary

Teri-Fic Auto Salvage Newport, WA - 509-447-2487

Hartills Mountain Saw & Tractor

Johnny Huang - Stratton Elementary

Caitlin O’Neal - Stratton Elementary

Taigon Mitcham - Stratton Elementary

Rylie Jones - Stratton Elementary

Wind Walker Mobile Pet Grooming

Earl Insurance Agency

Coldwell Banker / North Country Realty

Angela Newcomb John L. Scott Realty

208-640-9081

Newport, WA - 509-447-2401

Chewalah, WA - 509-935-8829

Newport, WA - 509-447-3423

Newport, WA - 509-447-2753

Newport, WA - 509-447-2421

Spokane, WA 1-877-264-RIDE (7433)

Newport, WA - 509-671-2088

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Ashlynn Geaudreau - Stratton Elementary

Kimi Barnett - Stratton Elementary

Dectany McKinley - Stratton Elementary

American Eagle HVAC, LLC

C & C Barber Shop

Newport, WA - 509-447-4962

Boat Launch Restaurant

Newport, WA - 509-447-2035

Newport, WA - 509-447-3734

Pend Oreille River Tourism Alliance

Jak Kendle - Stratton Elementary

Inna Mikhailenko - Stratton Elementary

Norah Christie - Stratton Elementary

Kelsi Reese - Stratton Elementary

River City Electrical Newport, WA - 509-671-2276

Farmers Insurance Group

Pend Oreille Players Newport, WA - 509-447-9900

Addy, WA - Short. Shelly@leg.wa.gov

Jaden Parsons - Stratton Elementary

Brett Moody - Stratton Elementary

Terry Koepke - Stratton Elementary

Aspen Teem - Stratton Elementary

Westside Pizza

Professional Hearing Health Care

Moonlight RV Park Newport, WA - 509-447-0631

Pend Oreille County Republicains

Tamia Cranston - Stratton Elementary

Mark Rex - Stratton Elementary

Gracee Copper - Stratton Elementary

Newport, WA - 509-447-2200

Keyerra Cook - Stratton Elementary

Newport School District Newport, WA - 509-447-3167

Newport, WA - 509-447-3428

Spokane Valley, WA - 866-924-3459

The Plant Man

Newport, WA - 509-954-2904

Colville Towing

Colville, WA - 509-684-3137

Ashlynne Robinson - Stratton Elementary

Newport, WA - 509-447-5286

Shelly Short (R)

Pend Oreille County - 509-447-0694

Fairwood Retirement Village & Assisted Living Spokane, WA - 509-467-2365

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Jeffrey Pierson - Stratton Elementary

Pooch Parlor

Colville, WA - 509-684-5480

Mallory McFadden - Stratton Elementary

Jarron Lyon - Stratton Elementary

Building Materials

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Briley Michaelis - Stratton Elementary

Roger’s Body & Frame

Spokane, WA - Post Falls, ID - Hayden Lake, ID

Nissan - Infiniti - Used Spokane, WA - 509-484-4000

Cameron Chitwood - Stratton Elementary

Pamela Clark - Stratton Elementary

Lily Taylor - Stratton Elementary

Madisen Pillers - Stratton Elementary

North 40 Fence & Landscape

Newport Vision Source

Pacific Steel & Recycling

Spokane Rock Products

Newport, WA - 509-447-4225

Elk, WA - 509-276-1140

Newport, WA - 509-447-2945

Ponderay, ID - 208-263-2584

Spokane, WA - 509-244-5421

Forrest Heaton - Stratton Elementary

Michael Baushke - Stratton Elementary

Jaden Knight - Stratton Elementary

Angelo Ferraro - Stratton Elementary

Spokane Rock Products

Mountain West Bank Newport, WA - 509-447-5642

Newport, WA - 509-447-2996

Spokane, WA - 509-489-7612

Nicholas Kinney - Stratton Elementary

Samantha Archer - Stratton Elementary

Kellsy Miller - Idaho Hill Elementary

Lexus Roland - Idaho Hill Elementary

Simpson Enterprise

Don’s Affordable Landscape

Lane Mountain Company

Spokane, WA - 509-244-5421

Chattaroy, WA - 509-939-1245

509-991-2718

Penrith Farms

Valley, WA - 509-937-2221

Lilac Plaza

CHAS North County Clinic Deer Park, WA - 509-444-8200

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Antony Scauf Laire - Selkirk Elementary

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Haley Todd - Idaho Hill Elementary

Aniah Trim - Bess Herian Elementary

Taylor Dormuier - Bess Herian Elementary

Usk, WA - 509-447-2264

Cusick, WA - 509-445-1406

S-K Marine

Mountain Chicks

Seeber’s Pharmacy

Dennis Campbell - Bess Herian Elementary

Emma Thomas - Bess Herian Elementary

Jadell Hanson - Selkirk Elementary

Nickali Hendershott - Bess Herian Elementary

Carey’s Auto Body, Inc.

Port of Pend Oreille

Usk Community Club Usk, WA - 509-445-1433

Pend Oreille County Fair Board

Dakota Jennen - Bess Herian Elementary

Melody Self - Bess Herian Elementary

Bode Bluff - Bess Herian Elementary

Mia Weaver - House of the Lord

Ponderay Newsprint Company

7 Seasons Janitorial

Newport Little Diamond KOA

Owen Grocery & Deli

Brock Kresger - House of the Lord

Samuel Neale - House of the Lord

Zachary Lamerson - Idaho Hill Elementary

Kailee Davis - Priest River Elementary

Numerica Credit Union

Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store

Royal Flush Septic

Colville, WA - 509-684-2587

Usk, WA - 509-445-1090

Ione, WA - 509-442-0580

Usk, WA - 509-445-1511

Spokane, WA - 800-433-1837

Colville, WA - 509-684-2319

Ione, WA - 509-442-2209

Newport, WA - 509-447-4813

Loon Lake Marina Loon Lake, WA - 509-233-2303

Newport, WA - 509-447-2484

Usk, WA - 509-445-1433

Newport, WA - 509-447-3525

ABC Heating & Cooling

Colville, WA - 509-684-2018

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Alex Oles - Priest River Elementary

Abigail Walters - Bess Herian Elementary

Century 21 Beutler Waterfront

Newport Hospital Health Services

ET’s Thrift & Things

Dick Bockemuehl - 509-951-4390

Newport, WA - 509-447-2441

Izzy Newman - Stratton Elementary

Faith Taylor - Priest River Elementary

Allyson Barton - Idaho Hill Elementary

Just Because Fashion Ted Kardos Plumbing & Gifts Newport, WA - 509-671-7855 Newport, WA - 509-447-2762

Hayden Taylor - Idaho Hill Elementary

Newport, WA - 509-671-1758

Amaria McElyea - Priest River Elementary

Pend Oreille Crime Victims Services Newport, WA - 509-447-2274

Community Colleges of Spokane

Johnathon Grisham - Priest River Elementary

Walmart

Newport Center - 509-447-3835

Colville, WA - 509-684-3209

Hunter Thomas - Idaho Hill Elementary

Lilly Mitchell - Priest River Elementary

Eevawn MacArthur - Idaho Hill Elementary

Shongnang Callos - Priest River Elementary

Sewell & Associates

Northern Energy Propane

Storro & Lucky Masonry

Newport, WA - 509-447-2500

Newport, WA - 509-447-3626

Spokane, WA - 509-534-1581

Jace Fowler - Priest Lake Elementary

The Property Shoppe Priest Lake, ID - 208-443-7103

Priest River - 208-448-0888

Maria Hass - Priest Lake Elementary

Priest Lake Electric Priest Lake, ID - 208-443-6075

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Newport Pizza

Luke Butler - Priest Lake Elementary

Sundance Mountain Lodge Coolin, ID - 425-417-5252

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Case Manager Rural Resources Community Action is accepting applications for a Case Manager in Newport, Pend Oreille County to provide information, assistance, and comprehensive case management for adult persons. Will assess needs, develop and monitor implementation of service plans and make necessary referrals. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in social or health sciences and 2 - 3 years related experience plus knowledge of related community resources and the laws/regulations specific to the area of service. 40 hrs/wk. $15.58 - $16.20/hr, plus benefits. For application and complete position description contact WorkSource, 956 South Main Street, Suite B, Colville, WA 99114 or 509-685-6158.

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Real Estate Wanted Mobile/Mfg. Homes Commercial Property Misc. Wanted Boats & Motors Cars & Trucks Motorcycles Recreational Vehicles Machinery, Tractors Logging Timber Farm & Ranch Animals for Sale Notices

Newport School District 21st Century Afterschool K-6 Academic Coach Hours: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday Position closes Noon, Friday, January 9, 2015.

See posting for position details and application process. For more information contact the District Office at (509) 447-3167 or visit our website at www.newport.wednet.edu.

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The Selkirk School District is accepting applications for the position of High School Assistant Baseball Coach. Information and application materials are available at www.selkirk.k12.wa.us or Selkirk District Office, 219 Park Street, PO Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153 (509) 446-2951. The Selkirk School District is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

scaling diameter on a sixteen-foot log. The sale also includes approximately 150 tons of All Species Pulp and Hewood Products, 2.5 inches and greater DIB, which will be sold by weight. The above stated volumes are estimates and are not guaranteed. Each bidder must state the price per thousand board feet per bid group (Scribner Decimal “C” log scale or per ton) that will be paid for sawlogs cut and scaled, and tonwood, cut and weighed. No bid of less than $82.96 per thousand board feet for Ponderosa Pine sawlogs; $158.16 per thousand board feet for Douglas Fir/WL sawlogs 5.5 inches through 12.5 inches; $130.98 per thousand board feet for Douglas Fir/WL sawlogs 12.6 inches and greater; $148.76 per thousand

board feet for Grand fir sawlogs and $1.00 per ton All Species Pulp and Hewood 2.5 inches and greater DIB will be accepted. This sale is a fixed rate, or unadjusted stumpage rate sale.

Slashing and planting costs are included in the appraisal. Slashing and planting will be completed by Kalispel Natural Resources.

These two costs total $18,500, and because they are included in the appraisal, these costs will be the responsibility of the purchaser. The purchaser will make three payments of $6,167 each, payable to; “KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS, Slashing Published in The & Planting”. The payments will be due the Newport Miner Decemlast day of the month ber 17 and 24, 2014. after starting the sale. (46-2) A bid deposit in the form of a certified Continued on 11B check, cashier’s check

2014414 PUBLIC NOTICE Sale of Timber 7 ROAD LOGGING UNIT Kalispel Indian Reservation Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 pm local time, January 12, 2015 marked outside “Proposal for Timber, “7 ROAD LOGGING UNIT” addressed to the Forest Manager, Kalispel Tribe, P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA 99180, or hand delivered to the Kalispel Natural Resources office, Camas Center, Usk, WA, for the purchase of merchantable timber designated for removal on the Kalispel Indian Reservation described as the “7 ROAD LOGGING UNIT”. This sale contains approximately 42 acres to be logged, with an estimated vol2014386 ume of 186,936 board PUBLIC NOTICE feet of sawlogs of all Pend Oreille County Offices will be closed in observance of the folspecies consisting of lowing 2015 holidays: 20,889 board feet of New Year’s Day January 1, 2015 Ponderosa Pine sawMartin Luther King Jr. Day January 19 logs 5.5 inches and President’s Day February 16 greater DIB; 111,525 Memorial Day May 25 board feet of DougIndependence Day July 4 (Closed on July 3rd) las Fir/Western Larch Labor Day September 7 sawlogs 5.5 inches Veterans’ Day November 11 to 12.5 inches DIB; Thanksgiving November 26 and 27 46,157 board feet of Christmas Day December 25 Douglas Fir/Western The Commissioners’ regularly-scheduled meeting will be Tuesday when Larch sawlogs 12.6 their office is closed on Monday. inches and greater DIB; Elizabeth Braun, Clerk of the Board 8,365 board feet of Grand fir sawlogs 5.5 Published in The Newport Miner December 17 and 24, 2014. (46-2) inches and greater DIB;

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or postal money order made payable to the Kalispel Indian Tribe, or cash in the amount of $2,700 (two thousand seven hundred dollars) must accompany each sealed bid. The right to waive technical defects and to reject any and all bids is reserved. Indian Preference will be in effect on this sale as per Tribal policy dated October 2001. Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the timber, road requirements, conditions of sale, use of irrevocable letter of credit, and the submission of bids should be obtained from the Forest Manager, Kalispel Tribe, P.O. Box 39, Usk, WA, 99180.

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1954 FORD F600 Dump truck. $2000. 9 foot custom made snow plow $750. $2500 takes both. (509) 325-2315.

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PONDERAY SHORES NEWPORT Secondary river lot. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, large shop. No smoking, no pets. $700/ month, $700 security deposit. Includes water and sewer (509) 447-4629. (45-3p) LOCATED IN NEWPORT 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. $725/ month. Includes water, sewer and garbage. $500 deposit.

No pets/ smoking. (509) 220-5226.(45-3p) DIAMOND LAKE Waterfront cabin. Sandy beach, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Washer/ dryer, large lawn, 2 car garage. $900/ month.

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(45-3p) METALINE FALLS 3 bedroom house, 310 Lehigh. $500/ month, no deposit. (509) 9451997.(46-tf)

ATTORNEYS OFFICE/ RETAIL Space available now!

T i m b e r l i n e C e n t e r, Priest River, between Ace Hardware and Floral Traditions. 1,240 square feet. Call Ruth (208) 448-1914.(39-TF) AVAILABLE For rent, January 1st.

211 West Washington, Newport. Formerly the Kitchen Shoppe. Please call (208) 640-6771 for more information.

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Law Office of Denise Stewart

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Medicaid, Business 301 S. Washington Ave., Suite A, Newport, WA (509) 447-3242

CHIROPRACTIC Camas Center Medical & Dental Services Ryan Leisy, DC - (509) 447-7111 1821 N. LeClerc Rd., #1, Cusick, WA 99119

COUNSELING Pend Oreille County Counseling Services Substance Abuse Treatment/Prevention/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Offices in Newport & Metaline Falls (509) 447-5651

DENTIST Newport Dental Center

Oldtown Auto Sales

303 N. State Ave. • Oldtown

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James G. Cool, D.M.D. Family Dentistry -- Evening Hours 610 W. 2nd -- (509) 447-3105 • 800-221-9929

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Complete Family Dentistry & Orthodontics 424 N. Warren Ave., Newport -- 447-5960 Toll Free 877-447-5960

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Let us Sell your Car, Truck or RV We charge 10% or a minimum of $200 1998 Chev Excab 4x4 Dually (60k miles) NICE! .....$10,995 2006 Dodge 2500 Gas w/Utility box ...............$7,995 2002 Dodge Neon 29k smells new .................$4,995 1989 Ford F350 Dually 4WD 460 Powerhouse ........$4,495 2002 Dodge Stratus ...$4,995 2002 Chev Tracker 4D 4wd ........................$3,995 2002 Pontiac Montana Van, clean ...........................$3,995 1998 Buick LeSabre 4D 70k miles ...................$3,495 2000 Chev S10 Pickup, 87k miles ....................$3,495 2002 Mercury Sable 4D ... $2,995 2004 Chrysler Sebring 4D $2,895 1999 Olds Alero 4D ....$2,495 1989 Jeep Cherokee 4x4...............................$1,895 1981 Datsun Pickup Flat Bed Diesel ...........$1,195

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HEALTH CLINICS Kaniksu Health Services Priest River Medical Clinic

Family Practice, Minor Emergencies Behavioral Health Mon. & Wed., 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tue. & Thu., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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HEARING AID CENTERS Professional Hearing Center Jorgen Bang H.I.S. (866) 924-3459, Spokane Valley

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HEARING AID CENTERS Huston Hearing Care & Audiology

Mon-Wed -- 9 am - 1 pm -- (509) 255-8200 Colville - 720 S. Main St. www.hustonhearing.com

MASSAGE THERAPY Harmony Healing Arts Center Gloria Campbell -- 448-2623 47 10th -- Priest River

Cedar Mountain Massage Therapy

Lois A. Ernst, Licensed Massage Therapist 322 S. Washington -- Newport -- 447-3898

The Willows - Massage & Bodywork Studio Judy C. Fredrickson, RN, LMP Newport -- (509) 671-7035

OPTOMETRIST Newport Vision Source

Drs. Michael & Cheryl Fenno 205 S. Washington -- 447-2945

PHYSICAL THERAPY Priest River Rehab Services

A Service of Bonner General Hospital Tim Gray, P.T. -- 448-4151 Mon.-Wed.-Fri. - 9-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 9-4

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at Club Energy • Newport Gary Schneider PT • (509) 671-3122 Monday thru Friday By Appointment

PODIATRIST -- FOOT SPECIALIST Douglas K. Monson, D.P.M.

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VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Pend Oreille Crime Victim Services

Serving victims of all crime and the homeless Office 447-2274, 24 hr Helpline: 447-5483

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Continued from 10B 2014416 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE Cause No.: 14-200050-9 Order of Sale Issued: 11/14/2014 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

JUDI M. LEE; ALSO ALL PERSONS PA R T I E S U N KNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendant(s).

TO: Judi M. Lee; occupants of the premises; and any persons

or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien or interest in the real property described in the complaint; The Superior Court of Pend Oreille County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Pend Oreille County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Lot 9 and the South half of Lot 10 in Block 10 of Scott’s Second Addition to Newport, Plat Book 1, Page 10, Records of the Auditor of Pend Oreille County, Washington.

Commonly known as: 518 South Cass, Newport, WA 99156 The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:00 a.m.

Date: Friday, February 6, 2015 Place: Pend Oreille County Hall of Justice;

Front Door, East Entrance 229 S. Garden Avenue Newport, WA 99156 The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $140,808.77, together with interest, costs, and fees, before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office.

DATED this 11th day of December, 2014 A L A N A .

BOTZHEIM, SHERIFF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON by: Linda Rusho, Civil Deputy

Notice of Intent to Adopt Election Resolution The Pend Oreille Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in their upstairs office at 121 N. Washington Ave. Newport, WA 99156 to adopt a resolution setting the date, time, location and manner of an election to fill a Conservation District Supervisor’s expiring term.

Published in The Newport Miner December 17 and 24, 2014. (46-2)

______________ 2014419 PUBLIC NOTICE SURPLUS MATERIAL FOR SALE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY The Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County has declared the following as

Published in The Newport Miner December 17, 24, 31, 2014 and January 7, 2015. (46-4)

______________ 2014417 PUBLIC NOTICE

DECEMBER 24, 2014 |

no longer necessary, material to, or useful in the operations of the District and, therefore, surplus to the needs of the Public Utility District: Maytag Gemini Oven (used) - Serial # MER6775AAW 18261906JE The oven may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by contacting Kevin Fisher, (509) 671-1321.

Sealed bids will be received at the PUD offices, 130 N. Washington, PO Box 190, Newport, WA. 99156, or at Box Canyon Dam Visitors Center, 7492 Hwy. 31, PO Box 547, Ione, WA. 99139 until 3:00 p.m., December 31, 2014.

Indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The bids will be opened January 5, 2015 and awarded at the January 6, 2015, Board meeting.

Karen Willner Clerk

of the Board

Town Clerk/Treasurer

Published in The Newport Miner December 24 and 31, 2014. (47-2)

Published in The Newport Miner December 24, 2014. (47)

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2014422 LEGAL NOTICE The following ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the Ione Town Council on December 3, 2014.

The complete text of the ordinance is available for review at the Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

ORDINANCE NO. 575 An ordinance declaring an emergency in the Office of the Treasurer and amending the 2014 annual budget of the Town of Ione. Appropriation underestimate for fund 422 Sewer Treatment Project in the amount of $21,755.31.

2014423 PUBLIC NOTICE PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County requires all individuals or companies wanting to perform any construction or improvement to any electrical facility, distribution, transmission, substation work, communications, right-of-way clearing and maintenance of lines for the District to be “pre-qualified” as required in RCW 54.04.085.

In order to qualify to bid on the District’s projects, a person, firm, or corporation shall meet the following requirements: 1. Adequate finan-

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cial resources, or the ability to secure such resources; 2. The necessary experience, organization, and technical qualifications to perform the proposed work; 3. The ability to comply with required performance schedules taking into consideration all of its existing business commitments; 4. A satisfactory record of performance, integrity, judgment, and skill to perform the proposed work; 5. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Contractors may obtain an application by accessing the District’s website at www.popud.org or by contacting Eileen Dugger, Contracts Administrator, at (509) 447-9345 or edugContinued on 12B

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Every day is Sale Day 2014406 in The Newport Miner PUBLIC NOTICE ger@popud.org. and Gem State Miner WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR. THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATClassifieds. Read them TEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Published in The every week.

BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Newport Miner DecemNOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE ber 24, 2014. (47) I 2014420 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Bishop, Marshall & PUBLIC NOTICE Weibel, P.S. will on January 2, 2015 at 10:00 am at the main stairs of the At the Town of Metaline’s regular monthly town Old City Courthouse, 625 W. Fourth Street, in the City of Newport located council meeting held November 12, 2014 the at Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the following Ordinance was adopted, amending highest bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real the town’s 2014 budget, necessary due to the property, situated in Pend Oreille County, State of Washington, to-wit; Lot unanticipated return of control and management 6 and the North 3 feet of Lot 7 in Block 6 of BLACKWELL’S ADDITION of the Metaline Cemetery to the Town of Metaline. to the Town of Newport, according to the recorded Plat thereof, Pend ORDINANCE No. 224 Oreille County, WA. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated An ordinance declaring an emergency in the November 16, 2006, recorded November 21, 2006, under Auditor’s File office of the Treasurer of the Town of Metaline, No. 2006-0290190 records of Pend Oreille County, Washington, from Washington not foreseen at the time of the adopIsaac W. Oxford, A Married Man, As His Sole and Separate Property, as tion of the 2014 town budget; setting forth the exGrantor, to First American Title Insurance Co., as Trustee, to secure an penditure of $3,979.89 of the Cemetery fund. And obligation in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. is setting forth the receipt of $2,917.20 reimbursea separate corporation that is acting solely as a nominee for Metrocities ment for plot sale & endowment fee proceeds and Mortgage LLC and its successors and assigns as Beneficiary. U.S. Bank for prior town-paid cemetery insurance coverage, National Association as Trustee for CMALT REMIC 2007-A1-REMIC Pass from Pend Oreille County Cemetery District II, Through Certificates, Series 2007-A1 is now the beneficiary of the deed North, and the receipt of $450.00 proceeds from of trust. The sale will be made without any warranty concerning the title new plot sales and endowment fees, and $699.80 to, or the condition of the property. inter-fund transfer from the town Current Fund to II cover other miscellaneous cemetery expenses No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now including electricity, maintenance supplies, fuel, pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason payroll and a prior cemetery records audit. of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

And at the Town of Metaline’s November 25th, III 2014 council meeting the following ORDINANCE The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: NO.225 was adopted for the year 2015 town i) Failure to pay the following amounts, now in budget. arrears: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE FINAL Amount due to reinstate by August 29, 2014 BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF METALINE, Delinquent Monthly Payments Due from 04/01/2012 through 8/1/2014: WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015.

27 payment(s) at $ 748.70 PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2 payment(s) at $1,111.96 SAME BY REFERENCE BY THE ATTACHMENT Total: $22,438.82 THEREOF TO THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING Accrued Late Charges $ 962.78 FOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES OF SAME Property Inspection $ 414.50 TO THE DIVISION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORAServicing Fee $ 216.75 TION, DIVISION OF STATE AUDITOR AND TO Paid FC Atty Fees & Costs $ 528.78 THE ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES. Property Preservation $ 656.38 TOWN OF METALINE, WASHINGTON Subtotal $25,218.01 2015 BUDGET Less Suspense Balance ($ 420.98) CURRENT FUND 102,394.00 TOTAL DEFAULT $24,797.03 STREET FUND 9,635.00 ii) Default Description of Action Required to Cure and CEMETERY FUND 3,450.00

Documentation Necessary to Show Cure WATER & SEWER FUND 105,000.00 Delinquent Utility Charges, plus WATER RESERVE FUND 13,000.00 interest, fees, and penalties, if any BOND RESERVE FUND 1,144.00

Proof of Payoff SEWER RESERVE FUND 12,996.00 Evidence/Proof must be provided that the delinquency has been (Acum.) 1,083.00/Yr brought current.

247,619.00 IV A full and complete copy of each of these orThe sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: dinances can be requested at the Metaline Clerk$95,077.76, together with interest from March 1, 2012 as provided in the Treasurer’s office during regular business hours. note or other instrument, and such other costs and fees as are due under E. Diane Brown, the note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

Metaline City Clerk/Treasurer V The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense Published in The Newport Miner December of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by 24, 2014. (47) statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, 2014424 ect based upon the regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on January 2, 2015. The PUBLIC NOTICE following criteria: Rel- payments, late charges, or other defaults must be cured by December PROFESSIONAL evant experience; 22, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the SERVICES SOLICITA- Qualification of key sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or TION personnel assigned before December 22, 2014 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) Newport Hospital this project; Profes- as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, and Health Services sional references. The late charges, or other defaults, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and (Pend Oreille County most highly rated firm costs are paid. Payment must be with cashier’s or certified checks Public Hospital District will be selected for ne- from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated #1), invites qualified gotiation of the profes- any time after December 22, 2014 (11 days before the sale date), and architects to submit sional service contract. before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of statements of qualifica- Newport Hospital is any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and tion for services related an equal opportunity interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if to construction of a and affirmative action any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. new, 17,000 square employer.

VI foot, Rural Health Copies of the RFQ A written notice of default was transmitted by the beneficiary or Trustee Clinic. can be obtained startFirms will submit ing 12-29-14 from New- to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ‘Mailing List’ Statements of Qualifi- port Hospital by conIsaac W Oxford cations to Pend Oreille tacting Nancy Shaw 218 N Fea Ave County Hospital Dis- at (509) 447-9307 Newport, WA 99156 trict #1, Attn: Doug (email Nancy.Shaw@ Isaac W Oxford Hammond, 714 West nhhsqualitycare.org), 332841 Highway 2 Pine Street, Newport, or from the Spokane Newport, WA 99156 Washington 99156. Regional Plan Center Jane Doe All responses must be at 509-328-9600.

Unknown Spouse of Isaac Oxford received before Janu218 N Fea Ave ary 16, 2015 at 3 PM. Published in The Newport, WA 99156 One firm will be Newport Miner Decemselected for the proj- ber 24, 2014. (47)

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Jane Doe Unknown Spouse of Isaac W Oxford 332841 Highway 2 Newport, WA 99156 by both first class and certified mail on April 3, 2014, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on April 3, 2014, with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

VII The Trustee whose name and address are set forth will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the abovedescribed property.

IX Anyone having objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objection if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

X NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

If the Trustee’s Sale is set aside for any reason, the submitted bid will be forthwith returned without interest and the bidder will have no right to purchase the property. Recovery of the bid amount without interest constitutes the limit of the bidder’s recourse against the Trustee and/or the Beneficiary.

XI NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES WHO ARE GUARANTORS OF THE OBLIGATIONS SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST: (1) The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust; (2) The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale; (3) The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the Trustee’s Sale; (4) Subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, Chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt; and (5) In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and costs.

XII NOTICE THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (1-877-894-4663) Website: http://www.wshfc.org/buyers/counseling.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (1-800-569-4287) Website: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webL istAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (1-800-606-4819) Website: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DATED: August 27, 2014 BISHOP, MARSHALL & WEIBEL, P.S. Successor Trustee By: /s/ William L. Bishop, Jr. William L. Bishop, Jr., President 720 Olive Way, Suite 1201 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 622-7527 Published in The Newport Miner December 3 and 24, 2014. (44, 47)